Reflection and Renewal: A Community Celebration

In celebration of Kwanzaa and for the Anacostia Museum's 1997 Kwanzaa program, Steven Newsome provided a welcome introduction, and Andrew Humphrey introduced the speakers and performers throughout the program. The program also included a drum processional and dance performance by Melvin Deal and his group of African Heritage Dancers and Drummers; an altar blessing by Reverend Amitiyal; a musical performances by Friendship House's DC Kids, In Process, and The Sun Machine; a series of reflections by Joanna Banks and Gregory A. Beacons; a poetry and musical performance by Duke Ellington School of Arts Literary Studies Class; and testimonials from an elder and a child. Also, Robert Harris spoke about the Kwanzaa stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service.

Event. Dated 19971229.