[NEohioPAL]1 + 1 PRODUCTIONS Kwanzaa Performance

Sun Dec 3 23:40:41 PST 2006

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1 + 1 PRODUCTIONS

  Saturday, December 30, 2006
  12:00 PM
  Gallery 324 – The Galleria  
  East 13th Street Entrance

  Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) Creativity makes use of our creative energies to build and maintain a strong and vibrant community.

  Join Us

  1 + 1 PRODUCTIONS

  Featuring

  WOMEN OF SEASON & The Youth Company

  As We Celebrate

  The 6th Principle of KWANZAA – KUUMBA (Creativity)

  For Information Contact:

  Renee Matthews-Jackson (216) 587-4805

  Conni Blair (216) 241-1494

  F.Y.I.

  DEFINITION OF KWANZAA Kwanzaa is an African American celebration with focus on traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious.  Despite some misconceptions,it is not a substitute for Christmas. It is a time of reaffirming African-American people, their ancestors and culture. Kwanzaa,  means; "first fruits of the harvest" in the African language Kiswahili. Founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa has been observed by more than18 million people worldwide, as reported by the New York Times. When establishing Kwanzaa in 1966, Dr. Karenga included an additional "a" to the end of the spelling to reflect the difference between the African American celebration (kwanzaa) and the Motherland spelling (kwanza).

  Kwanzaa is based on the Nguzo Saba (seven guiding principles), one for each day of the observance, and is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st. 

   Umoja (oo-MO-jah) Unity stresses the importance of togetherness for the family and the community, which is reflected in the African saying, "I am We," or "I am because We are."   
   Kujichagulia (koo-gee-cha-goo-LEE-yah) Self-Determination requires that we define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest of our family and community.   
   Ujima (oo-GEE-mah) Collective Work and Responsibility reminds us of our obligation to the past, present and future, and that we have a role to play in the community, society, and world.   
   Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) Cooperative economics emphasizes our collective economic strength and encourages us to meet common needs through mutual support.   
   Nia (NEE-yah) Purpose encourages us to look within ourselves and to set personal goals that are beneficial to the community.   
   Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) Creativity makes use of our creative energies to build and maintain a strong and vibrant community.  
   Imani (ee-MAH-nee) Faith focuses on honoring the best of our traditions, draws upon the best in ourselves, and helps us strive for a higher level of life for humankind, by affirming our self-worth and confidence in our ability to succeed and triumph in righteous struggle.  

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 size=3><STRONG>Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) Creativity makes use of our creative energies to build and maintain a strong and vibrant community.<o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></div>  <div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><FONT size=3><STRONG> <o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></div>  <div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><FONT size=3><STRONG>Join Us<o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></div>  <div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><FONT size=3><STRONG> <o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></div>  <div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt; COLOR: red; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Black'; mso-bidi-font-size:
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 style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><FONT size=3><STRONG> <o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></div>  <div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><FONT size=3><STRONG>For Information Contact:<o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></div>  <div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><FONT size=3><STRONG> <o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></div>  <div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><STRONG><FONT color=#c00000>Renee Matthews-Jackson (216) 587-4805<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></div>  <div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal;
 mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><STRONG> <o:p></o:p></STRONG></SPAN></div>  <div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><STRONG><FONT color=#007f40>Conni Blair (216) 241-1494<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></div>  <div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><STRONG> <o:p></o:p></STRONG></SPAN></div><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-STYLE: normal"><STRONG><FONT size=3>  <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 48pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Black'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">F.Y.I.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></div>  <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><I><SPAN style="COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY:
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 Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa has been observed by more than18 million people worldwide, as reported by the New York Times. When establishing Kwanzaa in </FONT></SPAN></I></B><SPAN style="COLOR: red"><STRONG><EM><FONT size=3>1966, Dr. Karenga included an additional "a" to the end of the spelling to reflect the difference between the African American celebration (kwanzaa) and the Motherland spelling (kwanza).<o:p></o:p></FONT></EM></STRONG></SPAN></div>  <div class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red"><STRONG><EM><FONT size=3> <o:p></o:p></FONT></EM></STRONG></SPAN></div>  <div><SPAN><STRONG><FONT size=3><FONT color=#bfbf00>Kwanzaa is based on the Nguzo Saba (seven guiding principles), one for each day of the observance, and is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st.</FONT><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></div>  <UL type=disc>  <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;
 mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><B><FONT size=3><SPAN style="COLOR: #009900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Umoja (oo-MO-jah) Unity stresses the importance of togetherness for the family and the community, which is reflected in the African saying, "I am We," or "I am because We are."</SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></LI>  <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><B><FONT size=3><SPAN style="COLOR: #009900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Kujichagulia (koo-gee-cha-goo-LEE-yah) Self-Determination requires that we define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest of our family and community.</SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></LI>  <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt:
 auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><B><FONT size=3><SPAN style="COLOR: #009900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Ujima (oo-GEE-mah) Collective Work and Responsibility reminds us of our obligation to the past, present and future, and that we have a role to play in the community, society, and world.</SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></LI>  <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><B><FONT size=3><SPAN style="COLOR: #009900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) Cooperative economics emphasizes our collective economic strength and encourages us to meet common needs through mutual support.</SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></LI>  <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;
 mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><B><FONT size=3><SPAN style="COLOR: #009900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Nia (NEE-yah) Purpose encourages us to look within ourselves and to set personal goals that are beneficial to the community.</SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></LI>  <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><B><FONT size=3><SPAN style="COLOR: #009900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) Creativity makes use of our creative energies to build and maintain a strong and vibrant community.</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></B></LI>  <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><B><FONT size=3><SPAN style="COLOR: #009900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial;
 mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Imani (ee-MAH-nee) Faith focuses on honoring the best of our traditions, draws upon the best in ourselves, and helps us strive for a higher level of life for humankind, by affirming our self-worth and confidence in our ability to succeed and triumph in righteous struggle.</SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></FONT></B> <o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></LI></UL><p> 
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