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Celebrating the "First Fruits": Kwanzaa at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum

Reginald F. Lewis Museum

Kwanzaa was founded more than half a century ago, aimed at connecting those in the African diaspora to their heritage.

A seven-night harvest celebration, Kwanzaa centers around themes of community and culture. Kibibi Ajanku, founder of Baltimore’s Sankofa Dance Theater, tells us how she came to celebrate Kwanzaa and the holiday’s significance.

More information about the Kwanzaa events at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum here.

Sheilah Kast is the host of On The Record, Monday-Friday, 9:30-10:00 am.
Maureen Harvie is Senior Supervising Producer for On the Record. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and joined WYPR in 2014 as an intern for the newsroom. Whether coordinating live election night coverage, capturing the sounds of a roller derby scrimmage, interviewing veterans, or booking local authors, she is always on the lookout for the next story.