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Lighting Candles at the Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
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Kwanzaa Celebration
The Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
The Annual Kwanzaa Celebration was held in Lower Wismer Hall on Wednesday, December 5, 2023. This event, organized by Ms. Ashley Henderson and Dr. Patricia Lott, featured the Seismic Step Dancers, music by Universal Sound and the poems by Dr. Nzadi Keita, followed by a delicious dinner. Dr. Edward Onaci was the Mister of Ceremonies and the Keynote speaker was the Rev. Dr. Aidsand Wright-Riggins III, Mayor of Collegeville. The Kwanzaa Celebration was sponsored by the Institute for Inclusion and Equity and the African American-Africana Studies Program. Harambe!