Kwanzaa @ Morgan

KWANZAA, an African-American holiday celebrated from December 26 through January 1, is a spiritual period during which Africans born in the United States unite in a common exercise to reflect and plan, celebrate and inspire, uplift and rebuild in an attempt to improve the lives of Africans throughout the Diaspora. By incorporating the Nguzo Saba, or the Seven Principles of KWANZAA, we share with our children the importance of pride and self-determination, collective work and responsibility, unity, purpose and faith, and how these principles have enabled us to endure throughout our struggles.

Morgan celebrates Kwanzaa on the first Saturday in December. Children throughout the City of Baltimore are invited to the campus to learn about the fundamental values and traditions upon which African people have built civilizations. Music, games, exhibits, food, dance, storytelling, and a number of other activities are used to explain the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. The Celebration provides a wealth of cultural, educational and social resources which are beneficial to the youth who come to participate in the Kwanzaa activities. Every year dedicated Morganites act as role models and mentors by challenging Baltimore’s youth to improve their performance in school by incorporating the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa into their daily lives. In addition, Kwanzaa participants also gain exposure to a variety of possible career opportunities and role models on the university’s campus.

We invite all school aged children in kindergarten through twelfth grade to attend the free KWANZAA festivities in the McKeldin Center on Morgan State University’s campus. Each child must be registered to participate. Please refer to the registration & release page.