PARKCHESTER'S ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF KWANZAA
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‘CREATING UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY’ mission is to honor the work of Dr. Maulana Karenga; by understanding, the seven principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba,) that will present a universal message of self-determination, and awareness, which everyone can identify with family traditions. This year we will recognize the fourth principle of Kwanzaa, Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)”To build and keep our own stores and other businesses and to make money from them together.” Speakers and Performers: Shets Hetep, Ancestral Drummers’ – The Order of Feather Fraternity, (steppers) - Dr. Leonard Jeffries, African-American studies City College of New York – Hillard Greene, (bass), Iesha Sekou, CEO & Founder of Street Corner Resources, Inc., Minister Abdul Hafeez Muhammod Muhammod Mosque No. 7, Bombazo Dance Co, Inc., – The Blind Sisterhood We Line Dance by Faith and not by Sight, - April The Rythym Poet, - Queen Nubin Grown & Sexy Rapper- Nana Zakia Spiritualist – Walter “Hawk” Newsome, Black Lives Matters - Dancers West African Beauties - Ibraham Asad Siddiq, Poet - King Lagee Andre Greene, Singer - Larry Stacks Rapper AND MANY MORE. AFRICAN ATTIRE- AFRICAN MARKET - RAFFLE - FREE DINNER Please bring educational or handcraft gifts for children. Sponsors call 347-525-4943