Get ready for an enlightening experience as we welcome two distinguished Afro-centric scholars to our classroom! Kemetologist Ashra Kwesi will shed light on how European influence shaped the Christmas holiday. He will also unpack the deeper meanings behind beloved symbols of the season, such as Santa Claus, the Christmas tree, the candy cane, and more. Before Brother Kwesi takes the mic, we’ll hear from Professor James Small, who will empower us with insights on the significance of the Black church and the injustices our ancestors confronted during the tumultuous 1960s.

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