Kwanzaa Celebration Featuring Sonya Z. Phillips as a Vendor
Schedule
Sun Dec 29 2024 at 12:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists (CVUU) | Virginia Beach, VA
About this Event
Sonya Z. Phillips will be one of the Featured Vendors!!!
Sonya is an International Fashion Designer and Sewing Instructor. She is also the Executive Aide to Torgbe Volo Yingor 1st, the Economic Development Chief of Volo, Ghana. Stop by her table to hear about her experience in Ghana and her upcoming Fashion Show there. Pick up some fashion or perhaps her latest book!
Learn more about Sonya at www.sonyazphillips.com
Come Celebrate Kwanzaa with Women Against Violence and CVUU Social Justice Committee
Virginia Beach, VA — Women Against Violence (WAV) and the Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists (CVUU) Social Justice Committee invite you to join us in celebrating Kwanzaa on Sunday, December 29th, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the CVUU, located at .
This special event highlights Kwanzaa's fourth principle, Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), and offers an afternoon filled with culture, community, and connection.
Event Highlights Include:
- Ujamaa Market featuring local artisans, vendors, and small businesses
- Traditional Foods to savor and enjoy
- Arts and Crafts Vendors showcasing unique, handmade creations
- Guest Speakers and Panel Discussionsfocused on social justice and community empowerment
This family-friendly celebration honors the rich traditions of Kwanzaa while fostering unity and cooperation within our community.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, December 29th, 2024
- Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists
809 South Military Highway, Virginia Beach, VA - https://www.facebook.com/share/19YMwzcGz5/
- Media Sponsor - New Journal and Guide
Marketing Sponsor - The Hampton Roads Greenbook - https://www.hrgreenbook.com/event/kwanzaa-event--ujamaa-cooperative-economics-at-ccu.html
For more information, please contact Women Against Violence at 757-466-7077 or email .
About the Organizers:
Women Against Violence (WAV) is dedicated to empowering communities and advocating for change. The Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalist church (CVUU) Social Justice Committee works to promote equality, justice, and unity in the Coastal Virginia region. The Unitarian Universalist church helped begin Kwanzaa with a grant given to the US Organization, headed by Kwanzaa's founder, Dr. Ron Karenga, in the late 1960s. The grant helped fund the research done to create the Kwanzaa celebration. The New Journal and Guide is a regional weekly newspaper based in Norfolk, Virginia, and serving the Hampton Roads area. The weekly focuses on local and national African-American news, sports, and issues and has been in circulation since 1900. The Hampton Roads Greenbook, a comprehensive directory, available as a free downloadable app and website, that spotlights Black and minority-owned businesses.
Join us for a meaningful celebration as we honor the spirit of Kwanzaa and build stronger, more connected communities.
Contact: Diana Chapelle
Phone: 757-466-7077
Email: [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists (CVUU), 809 South Military Highway, Virginia Beach, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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