FREE Kwanzaa Showing of The Black Candle
In partnership with the Ophelia Egypt Teen Center the Ward 7 Arts Collaborative offers the opportunity to view the film "Black Candle" followed by dinner and discussion.
When: Mon Dec 29 4pm – 7:30pm
Where: Ophelia Egypt Teen Center, 3200 Block of Minnesota Avenue (Next to Shoe City)
The Black Candle is an independent documentary film directed by M.K. Asante, Jr. and narrated by Maya Angelou. It is the first and only feature film about Kwanzaa.
The Black Candle uses Kwanzaa as a vehicle to explore and celebrate the African-American experience.
Narrated by world renowned poet Maya Angelou and directed by award-winning author and filmmaker M.K. Asante, Jr., The Black Candle is about the struggle and triumph of African-American family, community, and culture.
The first feature film on Kwanzaa, The Black Candle traces the holiday’s growth out of the Black Power Movement in the 1960s to its present-day reality as a global, pan-African holiday embraced by over 40 million celebrants.
Ward 7 Artist Hosts FREE Kwanzaa Workshop
In celebration of the days Kwanzaa principle Kuumba (creativity), artist and Executive Director of the Ward 7 Arts Collaborative, Wanda Aikens will conduct a workshop on making scented and edible items for the holiday. Families are welcome. When:Wed, December 31, 10am – 11am
Where:Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC 20020
For reservations, call 202.633.4844
Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum
Strawberry Wine Fundraiser
Celebrate the season in style with a bottle of commemorative W7AC Strawberry wine. Each donation of twenty dollars or more will receive a bottle of the Ward 7 Arts Collaborative 2nd Anniversary Commerative wine. Donations will be accepted online as well as at the Ward 7 Arts Collaborative office.To donate securely online visit our Donation Page and click donate. The wine is first-come first-served so donate today!