St. Pete Youth Farm head Carla Bristol (right) at last year’s first night of Kwanzaa at the farm. Credit: St. Pete Youth Farm / Facebook
The first night of Kwanzaa centers on the principle of umoja, meaning “unity” in Swahili. St. Pete Youth Farm practices the concept every day with workshops, programs and events to promote a happier, healthier Tampa Bay.
Next Friday, community members will gather to celebrate and reflect on the African proverb “I am because we are.”
It’s one of the farm’s biggest events of the year, with drumming, family-friendly activities and free food.
Carla Bristol, who heads the farm, posts more Kwanzaa events around St. Pete at fb.com/kwanzaastpete.
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