Courageous Conversations is a monthly racial justice discussion co-sponsored by Community Action, Inc. of Rock & Walworth Counties, the Diversity Action Team of Rock County and YWCA Rock County.
Exploring Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day.[1]
It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West and Southeast Africa. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966. Estimates of how many Americans celebrate Kwanzaa have varied in recent years, from as few as a half a million to as many as 12 million.[2] – Wikipedia
We will learn more about how Kwanzaa came to be and how it can enrich our holiday season. Please bring your questions and experiences to our conversation.
Discussion: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Parking Lot: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Unmoderated Discussion After the Discussion – if needed)
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuce-vqz0oG9UvO9BV5ZunEtqaamnn5U25
Next month, January 22, 2024, we will discuss two books by Dr. Robin DiAngelo: “White Fragility” and “Nice Racism”. Please read one or both (at least parts) – although there won’t be a test, except for your own self-administered one.
*** The Annual Martin Luther King Jr celebration at Blackhawk Technical College will be Saturday, January 13, 2-4 pm.
Just to remind us all – the agreements for Courageous Conversations are:
1) stay engaged,
2) experience discomfort,
3) speak your truth, and
4) expect and accept non-closure.