Celebrating Kwanzaa: Honoring Heritage Through Art, Education, and Music

Name: Celebrating Kwanzaa: Honoring Heritage Through Art, Education, and Music
Start: 2024-12-22T12:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-22T17:00:00-08:00
Location: Whitney Library

Schedule

Sun Dec 22 2024 at 12:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Whitney Library | Las Vegas, NV

Experience a day of learning, creativity, and community as we honor the rich traditions and values of Kwanzaa.
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration honoring African heritage, culture, and community, established by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. It emphasizes seven core principles—unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. Celebrate this vibrant holiday with us through a diverse program that includes:
12pm: "The Black Candle" Movie Showing
1pm: Jewelry Making
2pm: Kwanzaa Table Set Up / Educational Lecture
3:30pm: King Ibu Live!
Senegalese Musician King Ibu brings his passion for music to audiences around the globe. Featuring an exhilarating fusion of traditional West African folk sounds and contemporary arrangements, Ibu’s love for music transcends language and cultural barriers, connecting with people worldwide.
Free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and may be limited. For more information, please call 702.507.4017