Kwanzaa celebration kicks off in Grand Rapids
Saturday marked the first night of Kwanzaa, a holiday celebrating African American culture.
and last updated 2020-12-26 23:24:15-05
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â Saturday marked the first night of Kwanzaa, a holiday celebrating African American culture.
On Eastern Ave. in Grand Rapids the week-long celebration got kicked off by West Michigan Jewels of Africa, who brought in the holiday by dancing, singing and taking part in rituals to love and honor thyself, their ancestors and their culture.
âIt is a cultural celebration of Blackness and the contributions of the African American people to this world,â Organizer Jewellynne âMama Jewelâ Richardson said.