Kwanzaa Celebration

Monday, January 1, 2024, the Association of South Jackson participated in the week long celebration of the Kwanzaa Celebration held at the Medgar Evers Community Center, 3159 Edwards Avenue, and Jackson, Mississippi. The week long celebrations started on December 26, 2023 and ended Monday, January 1, 2024. President Ernest Ward, and Vice President Johnny Byrd, displayed the great work the organization was doing within the South Jackson area via a vision slide.  Our board member, Mr. Howard Sanders participated in each of the daily events.

The meaning of Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili, the most widely spoken language in the continent of Africa.   A candle is lit each day to celebrate the seven basic values of African Culture.  As we strengthen our communities, every positive joint collaboration of problem solvers are working together to make our city, county and state a great place to call home.