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Celebrate Kwanzaa in Miami on Saturday, December 28

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Miami, FL – The 34th Annual Mary Williams Woodard Legacy Kwanzaa Celebration will be presented on Saturday, December 28, 2024, from 3 PM to 6 PM at the Samuel Johnson Youth Center, located at Charles Hadley Park. This exciting event is hosted by the City of Miami in partnership with the Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, the Arthur and Mary Woodard Foundation for Education and Culture, Osun’s Village Miami, and Behavioral Health Associates of South Florida.

Kwanzaa is a time to reflect on community, culture, and the values that unite us. “Kwanzaa provides each of us an opportunity to reflect on the seven principles. and reaffirm our African heritage and culture,” said FAMU Alumni Miami-Dade Chapter President Miranda Albury.

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IMG_0290Shardonay Daily

This year’s celebration will feature engaging activities, cultural performances, and opportunities to learn about the rich traditions of Kwanzaa. Our Kwanzaa message will be delivered by author, educational consultant and CEO of Black Girl Speaks, Talitha Anyabwele and talent performances  will be shared by director, choreographer, dancer and educator Diaunte Jenkins and singer Shardonay Daily. Youth attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in Zoe’s Dolls Great Toy Giveaway, where “little brown dolls for little brown girls,” educational toys and books for boys and girls will be distributed.

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Here are this year’s Community Elders to be honored at the celebration. Community Elders are selected for their longstanding contribution to the uplift of the Black community .

  • Barbara Anders
  • Rodney Baltimore
  • Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall
  • Harold Ford
  • Richard Gibson
  • “Broadway” Cuthbert Harewood
  • Rubye Howard
  • James “Munch” Mungin
  • Eric Pettus
  • Veronica Rahming
  • Pierre Rutledge
  • Dininzulu “Gene” Tinnie
  • Dr. Wallis Tinnie
  • Thomasina Turner
  • David Williams Jr.
  • Robert Wilson

Community members are encouraged to bring donations of new, unwrapped educational toys and books for boys and girls to support this initiative. Your contributions will help ensure that every child in our community has access to resources that inspire learning and growth.

If You Go:

Event Details:

- Date:  Saturday, December 28, 2024

- Time:  3 PM - 6 PM

- Location:  Samuel Johnson Youth Center at Charles Hadley Park

- Address:  4900 NW 12th Ave., Miami, FL 33127

Don’t miss this afternoon filled with joy, education, and community spirit as we honor Kwanzaa together. RSVP via Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/famukwanzaa24.  For more information, contact the FAMUNAA Miami-Dade Chapter at [email protected].

Let’s celebrate our heritage, honor our elders and empower our youth!

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