On December 5, the Laney College African American Studies Department and Black Student Union hosted a Kwanzaa celebration. The program, organized by Prof. Tamika Brown, honored retired Professor Dr. Carole Ward Allen.
Laney College Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration
Photos by Aaron Lowe for TheBlackHour.com, courtesy of the Laney Tower.
On December 26, the Wo'se Community of Amen-Ra hosted the first night of Kwanzaa at the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC). 
Photos by Reginald James for TheBlackHour.com.
The purpose of this site is to give the community a single-source of information about Kwanzaa celebrations in the Bay Area.
You can find information about [upcoming Kwanzaa events] throughout the Bay Area, including Oakland, East Palo Alto, San Francisco and Berkeley. Additionally, we've provided basic information about Kwanzaa, its history, principles, symbols and practices. We also have links to other Kwanzaa sites featuring Kwanzaa history, children's activities and resources.
Come back to see Bay Area Kwanzaa photos.
This Bay Area Kwanzaa site was created by The Black Hour Radio Show as a community informational resource. If you have additions to this list, email us.
About Kwanzaa
KwanzaaVideo outlining the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, the Nguzo Saba.
Kwanzaa Song
Kwanzaa Song by Kev Choice
UMOJA
Umoja hosted by IleOmede 2008
2009 Kwanzaa events taking place in the East Bay.
NGUZO SABA
(The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa)
Kwanzaa has seven principles that corresponde with the seven days of the celebration. Each day represents a value that must celebrated year round.
Umoja (Unity)
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
Nia (Purpose)
Kuumba (Creativity)
Imani (Faith)
Photo: Flickr user Bay Area Discover Museum
| Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Saturday, December 26 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bay Area Discovery Museum Free Museum admission and performances! The African Roots of Jazz 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Discovery Theatre |
In the spirit of Umoja, Wo'se Community is hosting a Kwanzaa celebration at the East Oakland Youth Development Center on Saturday, December 26, 2009 from 6-8 p.m.
This event kicks off the Bay Area Kwanzaa Committee's 2009 celebration.
This special edition of Monday Soul is an "Ujima" celebration, and an Oscar Grant family fundraiser. The event features singer and song-writer Malika Ubaka -- from Making the Band.
Monday Soul is a weekly networking party held at the Air Lounge in Oakland. Monday Soul is hosted by Mr. JE and Jareem. Free cover all night.
For more information, visit Monday Soul on Myspace. The Air Lounge is located at 492 9th Street in Oakland.
Black Families Association of Contra Costa County’s Family, Community and Culture Kwanzaa 2009 will be celebrated Tuesday, December 29 from 6-9 p.m. at the Concord Senior Center.
Discover the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa and how they apply to oneself and one’s family’s everyday lives. All ages and ethnic groups are welcome.
The evening’s program will include entertainment and refreshments. Come and learn more about what Kwanzaa is all about.
The Concord Senior Center is located at 2727 Parkside Circle, Concord. For more info, call (925) 229-2710 or visit Black Families Association of Contra Costa County.
-- Brief courtesy of Wanda's Picks
Photos from Kwanzaa celebrations in the Bay Area in 2009.
Umoja at East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC)
Laney College Pre-Kwanzaa (2009)
Links to non-commercial Kwanzaa sites
HISTORY
Official Kwanzaa Website
http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/
BAY AREA KWANZAA
Bay Area Kwanzaa Events
http://baykwanzaa.blogspot.com/
Kwanzaa San Francisco
http://www.kwanzaasanfrancisco.com/
KWANZAA RESOURCES
Kwanzaa on Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa
Everything About Kwanzaa
http://www.tike.com/celeb-kw.htm
Kwanzaa on Holidays.com
http://www.holidays.net/kwanzaa
Kwanzaa on History.com
http://www.history.com/content/kwanzaa
The Meaning of Kwanzaa
http://www.ritesofpassage.org/kwanzaameaning.htm
FOR YOUTH
Kwanza Arts and Crafts
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/kwanza/
For Educators
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/seasonalholidays/kwanzaa/
Kwanzaa Activities
http://www.dltk-holidays.com/kwanzaa/index.htm
Free Kids Kwanzaa Games
http://www.thekidzpage.com/holidays/kwanzaa/index.html
Kwanzaa Children's Games
http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/kwanzaa/kwanzaa.htm
last updated: 12/21/2011
The inspiration for the creation of this website is the Bay Area Kwanzaa Committee.
"THE BAY AREA KWANZAA COMMITTEE is an organization representing various Houses of Kwanzaa that have been celebrating Kwanzaa for over 30 years. The Bay Area Kwanzaa Committee operates on a philosophy based on an understanding of Kwanzaa's deep significance to the African community. The committee treats Kwanzaa as a non-commercial, spiritual, political and cultural holiday.
"In keeping with the tradition of Kwanzaa, EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO BRING SOMETHING HEALTHY TO SHARE FOR THE KARAMU/FEAST (No Pork Please)."
The Committee notes, "It is a traditional practice to wear Afrikan cultural attire to Kwanzaa ceremonies, yet what ever you're wearing please come and join our ceremony and celebration."
Bay Area Kwanzaa organized by the Committee have asterisk**
2013 Bay Area Kwanzaa Events
UMOJA - UNITY: Saturday December 26-6 PM
Hosted by WOSE COMMUNITY: HOUSE OF AMEN RA
EAST OAKLAND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER
8200 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510)632-8230/(510)654-2620
KUJICHAGULIA - SELF DETERMINATION: Sunday December 27 4-7 PM
Hosted by: THE EAST BAY CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE
4130 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 94069
(510)420-1003
KUJICHAGULIA - SELF DETERMINATION: Sunday December 27 - 7 PM
Hosted by: NAIROBI CULTURAL COMMITTEE
Tulip Jones Women's Club
1310 Bay Road
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
(510)325-5623/799-4828
UJIMA- COLLECTIVE WORK AND RESPONSIBILITY: Monday December - 28 7 PM
Hosted by: THE PAN AFRIKAN PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION (PAPO)
959 33rd St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510)465-2886/(510)917-5878
UJAMAA - COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS: Tuesday December29 -
TBA (To Be Announced)
NIA - PURPOSE: Wednesday December 30 6 PM
Hosted by: WOSE COMMUNITY: HOUSE OF AMEN RA
8924 Holly St.,
Oakland, cA 94621
A family night of fun, video games, Classic Black Movies, music
(Bring your ipod playlist), drum class, dominoes and more!
Bring the entire family!
KUUMBA - CREATIVITY: Thursday December 31
TBA
IMANI - FAITH: - Friday January 1
To be held in your home in honor of the extended family
The Village Project, in collaboration with community organizations, presents Kwanzaa Celebration 2009 for the City of San Francisco. Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, Kwanzaa is celebrated annually by more than 30 million people worldwide, over seven days from December 26 to January 1.
The values of Kwanzaa, Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles), are critical tools for addressing the issues facing the African-American community. Adrian Williams is the founder of The Village Project, a youth service organization focusing on education and cultural enrichment for youth and their families in the Western Addition. She has revived the celebration of Kwanzaa throughout San Francisco, by connecting traditionally African American communities for this celebration. The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa will be hosted at seven different venues throughout the City. Participating communities will present exciting and enriching cultural programs intended to both engage and entertain the entire family. The Community Partners of these events include: The Filllmore Center, the buchanan ymca, mayor’s office of neighborhood services, western addition family resource center, marcus bookstore, African american holistic wellness program, omi ymca, Bayview YMCA, Kaiser Permanent, The Fillmore Benefit District, minnie & lovie rec center, bayview public library, african american art and culture complex, the jazz heritage center, yoshi’s, bayview ymca, S.N.I.G, Margaret Hayward rec-connect, opportunity impact, sf safe, kwanza morton, and malik seneferu.
When: December 26, 2009 thru January 1, 2010
Umoja (unity) Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009; 12 Noon - 4:30 pm, Fillmore Center Plaza, 1475 Fillmore: to strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race.
Kujichagulia (self-determination) Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009; 1:30 – 5 pm, Buchanan YMCA, 1530 Buchanan: to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.
Ujima (collective work and responsibility) Monday, Dec. 28, 2009; 12 Noon - 1:00 pm, City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton Goodlett Way: 6:00 pm. Marcus Book Store, 1712 Fillmore: to build and maintain our community together and make our sister's and brother's problems our problems and to solve them together.
Ujamaa (cooperative economics) Tuesday, Dec 29, 2009; 3 pm – 7 pm, The Minnie & Lovie Rec Center, 650 Capitol Street: to build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses together.
Nia (purpose): Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 1 pm - 3 pm, Bayview Library, 5075 3rd Street; 6 pm Reception, 7 pm Program, African American Arts & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton: to make our collective vocation the building of our community to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
Kuumba (creativity) Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, 2 pm – 5 pm, Yoshi’s & The Jazz Heritage Center, 1330 Fillmore: to do as much as we can to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.
Imani (faith) Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, 6 pm – 8 pm, Bayview YMCA, 1601 Lane Street; to believe with our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.
ALL EVENTS FREE
For Village Project Events, contact Adrian Williams for more info: (415) 424-2980 .
Bay Area Kwanzaa is dedicated to infusing the principles of Kwanzaa into the daily lives of Bay Area residents.
Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday which celebrates family, community and culture December 26 thru January 1.
Learn about Nguzo Saba: The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa.
Learn more about Kwanzaa's seven basic symbols.
Altar at 2008 Kwanzaa Ujamma Celebration at Lake Merritt Boat House in Oakland.
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