Seasons Greetings! The Evansville African American Museum's phenomenal Soul Writers' Guild is gearing up for an epic Kwanzaa celebration that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary! Our 2023 Kwanzaa celebration is a weeklong event dedicated to embracing the Seven Principles and Afrocentric culture. It is a seven-day non-religious, non-military holiday which provides a meaningful opportunity for unity and community celebration. Join us in making this Kwanzaa a celebration to remember!
Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to start or renew their EAAM memberships. The schedule for the week is as follows:
Tuesday, December 26 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Umoja/Unity
Evansville African American Museum, 579 Sondra Matthews Way
Contact: Faraji Garth @ (812) 202-9598
Wednesday, December 27 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Kujichagulia/Self-Determination
New Hope Baptist Church, 663 S. Elliott St.
Contact: Ms. Jamila Smith @ (812) 774-8674
Thursday, December 28 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ujima/Collective Work & Responsibility
C.K. Newsome Center, 100 E. Walnut St
Contact: Ms. Melissa Duneghy @ (812) 319-2604
Friday, December 29 | Time 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ujamaa Cooperative Economics
Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1800 S. Governor St.
Contact: Mrs. Lana Burton @ (812) 401-4449
Saturday, December 30 | 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Nia/Purpose
Browning Room at Central Library, 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr.
About Soul Writers' Guild
The Soul Writers' Guild is dedicated to promoting African American literature, culture, and community engagement through the power of the written word. As an integral part of the Evansville African American Museum, the guild seeks to inspire, educate, and celebrate the rich heritage of the African American experience.
Contact: Aretha Graves, President - Soul Writers' Guild of the Evansville African American Museum