Kwanzaa

The Impact of Culture on American Holiday Celebrations: Collage Group Explains

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

In anticipation of the coming holiday season, cultural intelligence company, Collage Group, explored how American consumers prepare for and celebrate the winter holiday season.

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  • In anticipation of the coming holiday season, cultural intelligence company, Collage Group, explored how American consumers prepare for and celebrate the winter holiday season.
  • Collage Group viewed each occasion across racial and ethnic segments, indicating how brands can use these insights tosuccessfully engage diverse consumersthroughmarketing.
  • Collage Groups research shows that these times are specifically popular for Black and Asian Americans as a kick-off to holiday shopping.
  • Learn more about why Americas iconic brands turn to Collage Group for diverse consumer insights and best practices.

Baltimore Organization Uses Kwanzaa Principles to Build Community and Give Back

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

BALTIMORE, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On December 10, 1988, George Edward Tait published an article in the New Amsterdam News entitled, "Interlocking Principles: Kwanzaa and Buy Black Campaign," a strategy to incorporate the principles of Kwanzaa into a yearlong campaign.

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  • BALTIMORE, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On December 10, 1988, George Edward Tait published an article in the New Amsterdam News entitled, "Interlocking Principles: Kwanzaa and Buy Black Campaign," a strategy to incorporate the principles of Kwanzaa into a yearlong campaign.
  • It is with the words of Tait in mind that Jamye Wooten, founder of CLLCTIVLY , launched the Black Futures Micro-Grant , a monthly no-strings-attached micro-grant program in Baltimore.
  • "Community organizations often work in silos, these silos lead to fragmentation, fragmentation leads to duplication, and duplication leads to wasted resources time, talent, and treasure," said Wooten.
  • They have set a great example of cooperative economics and emphasized the importance of supporting and sustaining Black institutions in our community."

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Celebrates the Sounds of the Season with 46 International Trees and Displays

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Friday, November 5, 2021

Guests from all over the world visit Meijer Gardens to experience 46 trees and displays representing countries and cultures from across the globe.

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  • Guests from all over the world visit Meijer Gardens to experience 46 trees and displays representing countries and cultures from across the globe.
  • The sights and sounds of cultural celebrations from around the world make it a place to reflect and enjoy the holiday season.
  • University of Michigan Health-West Christmas & Holiday Traditions is made possible by University of Michigan Health-West; The Meijer Foundation; Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation; Botanic and Sculpture Societies of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park; Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs; Life EMS; Michigan Radio; and Star 105.7.
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park promotes the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts.

PAI and Renowned Artist Synthia SAINT JAMES Announce New Partnership to Lift Up Advocacy and Activism Through Art

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Friday, May 21, 2021

b'WASHINGTON, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PAI announced a new partnership with celebrated and award-winning artist, Synthia SAINT JAMES.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PAI announced a new partnership with celebrated and award-winning artist, Synthia SAINT JAMES.
  • SAINT JAMES is a world-renowned multicultural visual artist, award-winning author and illustrator of children\'s books, whose art has graced the covers of over 75 books.
  • SAINT JAMES is the recipient of more than two dozen awards, including the prestigious Trumpet Award, an honorary doctorate degree from Saint Augustine\'s University and a History Maker Award.
  • Her latest book is titled "Healers, Orishas, Shamans and Deities: The Healing Art of Synthia SAINT JAMES."

Celebrate Kwanzaa Just by Listening to This Podcast for 7 Days

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

These 15-minute historic tales told with a new twist, are crafted to entertain the youth while honoring African heritage.

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  • These 15-minute historic tales told with a new twist, are crafted to entertain the youth while honoring African heritage.
  • podcast series puts a modern spin on traditional Kwanzaa stories, intended to assist young people in learning valuable lessons that will live with them forever.
  • For more information visit http://abfc.co/kwanzaa
    Educating youth 8 years of age and older, Kwanzaa Time!
  • ABF Creative's current and past podcast partnerships include Audible, Prudential Financial, The GRAMMY Museum Experience, Brooklyn Museum, and Black Entertainment Television.

Older Black Men Voices: Are They Strong or Compromised?

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Saturday, December 19, 2020

In Portland, it is nothing to stroll through a vastly white neighborhood and see multiple Black Lives Matter yard signs.

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  • In Portland, it is nothing to stroll through a vastly white neighborhood and see multiple Black Lives Matter yard signs.
  • A show in Portland hosted by Black elderly men is now available online at https://www.resourcescholarsshow.com to give the world a chance to observe uncompromising, intelligent, and spirited points of view.
  • On the topics of Black Music legend Marvin Gaye and Kwanzaa, real jewels are put forth during the show.
  • Not all shows will be for small children as some of the shows have explicit language due to the subject matter.

Weeksville Heritage Center Ushers 2020 Out in Life-Affirming Fashion with Virtual Kwanzaa Festival

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As a challenging 2020 draws to a close, the Weeksville Heritage Center looks to mark the occasion with a vibrant virtual celebration rooted in the uplifting principles of Kwanzaa.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As a challenging 2020 draws to a close, the Weeksville Heritage Center looks to mark the occasion with a vibrant virtual celebration rooted in the uplifting principles of Kwanzaa.
  • This year, the Weeksville Heritage Center is getting an early start on the Kwanzaa holiday, coinciding with the institution's Weeksville Weekend, which takes place on the second Saturday of each month.
  • Guests will have the opportunity to support Black businesses by purchasing gifts from retail consortium Black-Owned Brooklyn ,which will be featured on the Weeksville Heritage Center website.
  • Join Weeksville Heritage Center for its final Weeksville Weekend of the year, RSVP for Kwanzaa Fest: 2020 Rising in Principle at www.weeksvillesociety.org .

New Kwanzaa Stamp Now Available

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Postal Service continues to celebrate Kwanzaa, which honors the values and beliefs around African American heritage, by dedicating a new Kwanzaa stamp today.

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  • Postal Service continues to celebrate Kwanzaa, which honors the values and beliefs around African American heritage, by dedicating a new Kwanzaa stamp today.
  • "This new Kwanzaa stamp captures the essence of the African American cultural celebration.
  • "The stamp, which was hand-sketched and digitally colored, evokes a sense of inner peace with its cool tones and vibrant design elements to give a festive feel to the celebration of Kwanzaa."
  • The Kwanzaa stamp is being issued as a Forever stamp in a pane of 20.

Kwanzaa Forever Stamp Dedicated Today

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Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Postal Service continues to commemorate Kwanzaa, which celebrates values and beliefs around African-American heritage, by dedicating a new Kwanzaa Forever stamp today.

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  • Postal Service continues to commemorate Kwanzaa, which celebrates values and beliefs around African-American heritage, by dedicating a new Kwanzaa Forever stamp today.
  • "The spirit of Kwanzaa is beautifully depicted in the vibrant artwork on this memorable stamp."
  • Each day of Kwanzaa is dedicated to the focus of one of these seven principles, collectively known as theNguzo Saba.
  • The Kwanzaa stamps are being issued as Forever stamps in panes of 20.