The Greater Sacramento NAACP in partnership with the California Black Chamber of Commerce and the Sacramento Kings celebrate Kwanzaa on Thursday, December 29, 2022, Noon-2pm. The event will include guest honorees from the Sacramento Kings and other community leaders.
Sacramento, CA — “Habari Gani” is a traditional Swahili greeting translated to “What is the news?” The news is that the Sacramento Kings with President Betty Williams, Greater Sacramento NAACP (GSNAACP), and President Jay King, California Black Chamber of Commerce (CALBCC) will be co-hosting a Kwanzaa celebration luncheon and formally honoring special guests.
On December 29th from 12-2pm at the Golden 1 Center the GSNAACP, California Black Chamber of Commerce, and Sacramento Kings will host a semi-formal luncheon. Mistress of Ceremony, KCRA’s Brandi Cummings, will lead guests through a spectacular production. The event will include music with special performances from Dzloe African Drums, Shawn Raiford and Jamel Johnson. Sacramento Kings’ president, John Rinehart, and the Rev. Dr. Joy Johnson will speak.
The event will honor longtime Sacramento civil rights divinity leader, Pastor Dr. Alice Baber Banks, who will be receiving the coveted D.D. Maddocks Award. The Corporation Partnership Award will be bestowed upon Highlands Community Charter School–a school serving adult learners whose opportunity was impeded during their traditional school years. The California Teachers Association (CTA) will receive the Community Award and Kindra Montgomery-Block will receive the Unsung Hero Award. Sacramento Kings’ Matt Barnes will be honored with the presentation of the Community Champion for Unity Award.
This event takes place on the fourth day of Kwanzaa and focuses on Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics). Sacramento Superior Court Judge Bunmi Awoniyi will be the honored keynote speaker. She will discuss the values and practices of Kwanzaa and how they apply to cooperative economics.
The Greater Sacramento NAACP and the CA Black Chamber of Commerce continue to build bridges across communities. With that in mind, Sacramentans are encouraged to attend this event to honor people who sustain their commitment to Black Justice and issues related to building cultural representation, pride and economic security. Community events such as this are an important component of building strong advocacy that helps to educate the public about racial disparities–school exclusionary practices, economic and wealth disparities, the overrepresentation of Black children in CPS, the criminal legal system, and the unhoused community; Black mother and infant deaths; and related family and neighborhood impacts.
CA Black Chamber of Commerce and The Greater Sacramento NAACP are proud of our partnership with Sacramento Kings and excited about building events that celebrate the persistent light of the Black community. For more detailed information about our event, please click on link: Greater Sacramento NAACP or California Black Chamber of Commerce | CALBCC
