Umoja: Unity-It Takes a Village. Sunday, Dec. 26

11400 Euclid Avenue,Cleveland OH 44106

26 December, 2021

Description

Celebrate Kwanzaa with activities for all ages and experience moCa's current exhibitions. On Sunday, December 26, from 1-4pm, join moCa Artist-in-Residence Joyce Morrow Jones and the Greater Cleveland Kwanzaa Alliance for Umoja: Unity–It Takes a Village–a celebration of the first day of Kwanzaa. Umoja, which in Swahili means unity and is the first of the Nguzo Saba, the seven principles that form the week-long celebration's foundation. Kwanzaa is an African American cultural celebration founded in 1966 and observed each year, over seven days, from December 26-January 1, and everyone is welcome to join our community. At the Umoja event, the Elders of Ceremony will be Paul and Marquita Hill; Doris Willis; and moCa's Artist-in-Residence, Joyce Morrow Jones. Musical guests include Obie Shelton, Hue People, and storytelling griots Jackki Boyd, Judy Bateman, Joyce Morrow Jones, and more. Elder of Ceremony Joyce Morrow Jones Elders of Ceremony Paul and Marquita Hill Elder of Ceremony Doris Willis Obie Shelton Storyteller Judy Bateman (Miz Jed) Hue People Storyteller Jackki Boyd The Museum of Contemporary Art is a unique and dynamic place for the visual art of our time. We challenge, inspire and teach a wide range of audiences. Our purpose is to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity and exploration through exhibitions, publications, education and outreach programs.