Umoja - Oakland Kwanzaa by Wo'se (2011)
Wo'se Community of Amen-Ra hosted the first night of Kwanzaa, themed "Umoja" (unity) on December 26 at the Holy Redeemer Center in Oakland. The event featured dancers, singers, poets, and more.
Leon Sykes, host of Streets is Talking Radio, hosted Wo'se's Kwanzaa event.
The drum procession kicked off Kwanzaa.
James Weldon Johnson's Negro National Anthem of "Lift E'ry Voice and Sing" was led by this sistah.
Baba Jahi led the libations.
Spoken word youth group, "Young Gifted & Black" rocked the mic.
Children from Wo'se's school, Ile Omode, showcased a dance performance.
The program ended with a Harambee chant.
The Umoja altar at the Holy Redeemer Center for the first night of Kwanzaa in Oakland.
