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Celebrating Kwanzaa 2015 at The Pan African Connection: Nia, Purpose - Special tribute to Amy Jacques Garvey and Amy Ashwood Garvey

  • The Pan African Connection 4466 South Marsalis Avenue Dallas, TX, 75216 United States (map)

2 p.m. Wednesday December 30 Nia, Purpose -  Special tribute to Amy Jacques Garvey and Amy Ashwood Garvey, two Pan-African women who were organizers in the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL). They were the 1st and 2nd wives of "Back to Africa" movement leader, Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Young folks will discuss the role of youth and students in liberation movements and issues facing the African community and humanity.