Dear Pupil of the Eye (people of African descent):

You are invited to a 19-Hour Zoom town hall meeting spread across the seven days from Saturday, Dec 26, 2020 through Friday, January 1, 2021 Eastern Time (US and Canada). This special “Diaspora Dialogue: Forging Lasting Unity Between All People of African Descent” will be held over the Kwanzaa period from the day after Christmas through New Year’s Day. Friends from the African American, African, Afro-Caribbean, and Afro-Latino communities will share their diverse insights inspired by the principles of Kwanzaa, which were created to unite Black people across the planet through cultural celebrations who had been separated by colonialism.

Click below to register in advance for this meeting:
REGISTER FOR OUR SPECIAL DIASPORA DIALOGUES KWANZAA PROGRAM. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Saturday, December 26th – 12 - 4 p.m. Unity (Umoja): 
Barbara Talley, Damita Hicks (Artist), and Billie Mayo

Sunday, December 27th – 12 - 4 p.m. Self-Determination (Kujichagulia): Geri Peak,
Derik Smith (Panel 1) and Kaytura Felix and Princess Hoagland (Panel 2)

Monday, December 28th– 8 - 10 p.m. Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Anthony Outler, Patrik Nkouaga, and Robbi Kumalo

Tuesday, December 29th – 8 - 10 p.m. Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
        Willis Burris, Sharon Dixon Peay, and Laura Nemojae Johnson

Wednesday, December 30th – 8 - 10 p.m. Nia (Purpose)
Layli Maparyan, Dr. Charles Carnegie, and Karla Wynn

Thursday, December 31st – 8 - 10 p.m. Kuumba (Creativity)
        Radiance Talley and Mashallah Salaam (Poetry), and Cam Felix (Amma Short Film)

Friday, January 1th – 12 noon - 4 p.m. Imani (Faith): 
Open mic for POTE to share their faith inspired activities that have uplifted the pupil of the eye.

Many other POTE friends will share music, stories, and prayers during our daily devotions over the seven days of Kwanzaa. The seven principles of Kwanzaa represent seven values of African culture that are necessary to build and reinforce community among African Americans. This uplifting celebration was created during a time of social uprisings against racism. It's purpose was to re-establish community among a people who had been separated by colonization and remind them of their unity and lost African culture. These principles we hope will not only unite African Americans, but also our Afro-Caribbean, African, and Afro-Latino families around the globe.

Barbara