Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa

Photo: Delores Jackson Radney, Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition

 

Credit: WXXI

Explores the seven principles that are the foundation of Kwanzaa by sharing seven real-life stories of impact.

Honoring the heritage, unity, culture, and rich contributions of African Americans, Kwanzaa is more than just a celebration; it’s a way of life. Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa explores the seven principles that are the foundation of Kwanzaa by sharing seven real-life stories of impact. These stories reveal how each principle plays a role in the Black community, illustrated through cultural elements of dance, storytelling, music, and spoken word. Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa airs Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV. 

Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa features interviews with Dr. David A. Anderson/Sankofa, Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition; Ms. Melba Ayco, Artistic Director and Owner, Northwest Tap Connection; Delores Jackson Radney, Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition; Melanie Funchess, Principal & CEO, Ubuntu Village Works LLC; Reenah Golden, Founder and Artistic Director, Avenue Blackbox Theatre; Anthony and Zakiya King, Owners of Cerebral Kingdom Bookstore; Dr. Shaun Nelms, EPO Superintendent, East High School; Shawn Dunwoody, Digital Designer Dunwoodē Designs; Terrie Ajile Axam, Founder Artistic Director, Total Dance/Dancical Productions Inc., and Terry Chaka, Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition. 

Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa repeats on WXXI-WORLD on 1227 at 11 a.m., 12/30 at 4 p.m. and 12/31 at 10 p.m., and on WXXI-CREATE on 12/26 at 10 p.m.,12/28 at 11 a.m., and 12/29 at 7 p.m.

Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa is a WXXI Public Media production. The production team includes: Teej Jenkins-Routier, producer/director; Joanne V. Gordon, editor/producer; and Rhonda Austin, associate producer.