Christmas Shopping With a Meaning
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This has been quite the challenging year for the whole world. We experienced the shift together, and a lot of people have lost and are still losing loved ones. It wasn’t just the pandemic. As much of an uncomfortable conversation as it may be for some, social justice issues also surfaced, and justifiably need to be addressed daily. This is why it is important to look at Christmas shopping as having additional meaning this year.
Black people and people of color now more than every need the support of the world. As you shop your favorites this season, remember to also shop from Black-owned businesses and businesses owned by other people of color. As the CEO of PATESI Global, a cultural goods brand driven by ethical and social consciousness and awareness that inspires eclectic and ethnic style in everyday life, I will be among the highlighted Black business owners during this virtual event. Learn more about the event below, watch the PATESI LLC promo video, and add it to your calendar. Let us uplift and support one another.
"On Saturday, December 26, 2020 Substantial Art & Music with Creative Suitland Arts Center will host its 2nd annual "It’s a Kwanzaa Celebration". It will be a virtual holiday program featuring performing artists and educators from the DMV area.
This year, due to the pandemic, the organizers decided to hold the celebration virtually on the first day of Kwanzaa - Umoja, Saturday, December 26th at 5 PM and streamed via YouTube. In honor of this holiday, they will celebrate with eight program segments. Returning as hosts are Prince George’s County, Maryland born MC, producer, artist and educator, Stan “Substantial” Robinson and award-winning educator, author and owner of Spizzy Smoothies and Teas, Brother Victorious. The program will include a restorative justice presentation by Randy Green, yoga by Lisa Renee, music performances by Substantial and Tamara Wellons, storytelling by Mama Serwaa and Gigi Gumspoon, Ni Dembaya African Drum & Dance and a virtual marketplace all from the comfort of the viewers own home or wherever they may be with access to YouTube. “This year has been unprecedented in many ways, this is our way of bringing the community together even though we are apart”, said Rachelle Etienne-Robinson, event producer.
The arts community, like so many others, has been impacted significantly by the pandemic. “It’s a Kwanzaa Celebration” is made possible through the generous support from individual donors and sponsors like Prince Goerge’s County Council Member Rodney C.Streeter. The organizers have created an assortment of contribution opportunities for individuals and organizations interested in supporting this event and Creative Suitland Arts Center.
Kwanzaa is a Pan-African holiday created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. Kwanzaa celebrates family, community and culture from December 26th - January 1st."
Event Date: Saturday, December 26, 2020
Principle: Umoja - Unity
Time: 5 PM - 7 PM
To register for the event, visit - https://bit.ly/RegKwanzaa2020
To sponsor the event - https://bit.ly/Kwanzaa2020
To view the event on YouTube - https://youtu.be/88BQZyAfd8c
