{"id":90906,"date":"2025-12-20T21:57:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T21:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/90906\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T21:57:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T21:57:06","slug":"free-kwanzaa-celebration-in-fort-lauderdale-at-aarlcc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/90906\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Kwanzaa Celebration in Fort Lauderdale at AARLCC"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Cultural\"CulturalFORT LAUDERDALE \u2014 Broward\u2019s African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) proudly announces the 2025 Kwanzaa Community Celebration, \u201cAfrica Rising: Celebrating Heritage, Building Futures.\u201d\u00a0The annual cultural event will take place on Saturday, December 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at AARLCC, located at 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. As always, this cultural event promises to be an enriching experience for all attendees.<\/p>\n

The event is\u00a0free and open to the public, with registration available at no cost at: Eventbrite<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This celebration is made possible through the generous support of our community partners and sponsors. These include Wayne and Lucretia Weiner as well as the Friends of AARLCC. This collaboration ensures the success of the cultural event each year.<\/p>\n

Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)<\/p>\n

\"Cultural\"CulturalThis year\u2019s celebration emphasizes\u00a0Kujichagulia (Self-Determination),\u00a0the second principle, encouraging individuals and families to define, create, and speak for themselves while honoring African and African diasporic cultural traditions.<\/p>\n

\u201cKujichagulia celebrates the power of naming ourselves, telling our own stories, and shaping our collective future,\u201d said Dr. Tameka Hobbs, historian and AARLCC Library Manager.\u00a0\u201cThis celebration welcomes everyone\u2014whether you\u2019ve honored\u00a0Kwanzaa\u00a0for years or are discovering it for the first time.\u201d<\/p>\n

The day starts with cultural and wellness activities. These include Kemetic Yoga and West African dance. They help with grounding, healing, and self-awareness through movement. Join us in embracing these practices as part of the holistic cultural event.<\/p>\n

Guests can take part in a range of interactive workshops and community discussions throughout the afternoon. Activities include\u00a0Kwanzaa\u00a0101, Investing in Today\u2019s Africa, Community and Reparations, Food as Medicine\u00a0with a live cooking demonstration, and\u00a0Mental Health and Healing Beyond Survival.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Youth & Family Zone\u00a0will provide activities for all ages<\/a>, including storytelling, creative arts, coding, gardening, and hands-on cultural workshops.<\/p>\n

The event ends with the lively\u00a0Kwanzaa\u00a0Marketplace. This marketplace showcases Black-owned vendors, artisans, creators, and food trucks that celebrate Black entrepreneurship and creativity.<\/p>\n

Kwanzaa\u00a0has always been a time to reflect and celebrate how we connect to the Nguzo Saba (7 Principles) in community. Sometimes it\u2019s hard for us to realize how much we live these principles throughout the year. This year, we have the chance to honor those who embody these principles in their work in our community through the Nguzo Saba Awards. It\u2019s an opportunity\u00a0to recognize our leaders and celebrate them while they are still here. \u201c-Nzingah\u00a0Oniwosan, Haitian-American holistic health consultant\u00a0& Founder of Yes Baby I like it Raw.<\/p>\n

\"Cultural\"CulturalFeatured Workshops & Cultural Sessions<\/p>\n

Participants can experience:<\/p>\n

Storytelling with Baba Lyons, exploring African oral traditions.
\nEarth Bow instrument making with Baba Eddie Lyons, rooted in African musical design.
\nKemetic Yoga with Angel
\nWest African Dance
\nHealthy Eating with EatWell Exchange, a cooking demo showcasing African diaspora cuisines
\nInvesting & Moving to Africa: Ghana Edition with The Adinkra Group
\nZawadi (Gift) Making Workshop, inspired by the principle of Kuumba (Creativity)<\/p>\n

Nguzo Saba Awards<\/p>\n

This year marks the\u00a0inaugural Nguzo Saba Awards, honoring seven outstanding community leaders whose work embodies the core principles of\u00a0Kwanzaa. The ceremony will feature energetic dance, impactful spoken word, inspiring musical performances, and a keynote lecture or panel (final speaker to be announced). Community members are encouraged to submit nominations recognizing local leaders who exemplify unity, purpose, teamwork, creativity, and faith.<\/p>\n

In addition, AARLCC is proud to partner with\u00a0Yes Baby I Like It Raw, whose cultural and wellness expertise enhances the day\u2019s programming.<\/p>\n

Kwanzaa\u00a0is more than just a holiday\u2014it\u2019s a living expression of culture, community, and shared growth. The\u00a0\u201cAfrica Rising\u201d celebration offers a cultural event space to learn, connect, recharge, and collaborate with others. Whether deepening your understanding of\u00a0Kwanzaa\u00a0or continuing a yearly tradition, guests will leave feeling inspired and empowered.<\/p>\n

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