The following is a schedule for the upcoming Community Kwanzaa Celebration, sponsored by the Black Community Information Center in Boston. Each day is represented by one of the Nguzo Saba (7 Principles).
Friday, December 26
UMOJA – Unity
Helen Y. Davis Academy (formerly Smith Leadership Academy): 23 Leonard St., Dorchester/Fields Corner: 7 pm
Sponsors: Davis Academy Charter School, Jah-Jah Drummers, Massachusetts Black Mental Health Alliance
Saturday, December 27
KUJICHAGULIA – Self-Determination
St. Katherine/Drexel Church: 517 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester/Grove Hall: 7 p.m.
Sponsors: Mass. Black & Latino Caucus, State Rep. Gloria Fox, Leadership Forum
Sunday, December 28
UJIMA – Collective Work & Responsibility
Hibernian Hall (3rd floor ballroom): 184 Dudley St., Roxbury: 7 p.m.
Sponsors: OrigiNation Inc., Osiris Group, Concerned Citizens
Monday, December 29
UJAMAA – Cooperative Economics
Muhammad’s Mosque #11: 10 Washington St., Dorchester/Grove Hall: 7 p.m.
Sponsors: Muhammad’s Mosque #11, Pyramid Builders
Tuesday, December 30
NIA – Purpose
Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club: 15 Talbot Ave., Dorchester: 7 p.m.
Sponsors: Stajez Dance Co., Askia Academy, National Assoc. of Black Social Workers (Boston)
Wednesday, December 31
KUUMBA (KARAMU – FEAST NIGHT) – Creativity
Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center: 100 Malcolm X Blvd., Roxbury: 7 p.m.
Sponsors: Roxbury Community College, Boston NAACP
Thursday, January 1
IMANI – Faith
Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists: 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury: 4 p.m.
Sponsors: The Black Community Information Center, Inc.
Sponsored by The Community Kwanzaa Committee, a program of the Black Community Information Center. For more information visit www.blackinfonow.org or call BCIC at 617-427-2522
