Melodye Van Putten To Hold Kwanzaa Seminar
Join Mwalimu Melodye Micëre Van Putten as she shares the history, intention and importance of Kwanzaa as an important cultural, community-building holiday, with the “Got Kwanzaa?’ seminar to be held on Thursday, December 4th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Bermuda National Library.
In addition to sharing the how-to’s of the holiday, there will be a community discussion on how to use and incorporate the values, a raffle and informative handout. Additionally, the ticket also serves as a 10% discount coupon for all Kwanzaa items available at Brown and Company.
Entry fee is $10. Tickets are available at a number of locations – Orchid Nail Spa, 27th Century Boutique, Music Box and the Bermuda National Library.
Mrs. Van Putten is the founder of Ashay University, modeled after her character education program Ashay: Rites of Passage. Ashay University adult community education courses have been designed for mature adults and fills in the gaps of global Black history, culture, struggles and achievements.
For more information and/or tickets, contact Mrs. Van Putten by e-mail at melodyevanputten@aol.com or by phone at 296-8137.
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I am confused about Kwanzaa I thought it was just an American thing?
From The History channel:
“Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach, created Kwanzaa in 1966. After the Watts riots in Los Angeles, Dr. Karenga searched for ways to bring African-Americans together as a community.
He founded US, a cultural organization, and started to research African “first fruit” (harvest) celebrations. Karenga combined aspects of several different harvest celebrations, such as those of the Ashanti and those of the Zulu, to form the basis of Kwanzaa.”
I guess it’s kinda new, but draws from different traditions.
I just wounder if this lady has discovered that Napollean was not even born when the sphix’s nose came off. Or atleast from the carbon dating even though I do get that some people disput the science.
LOL
Mrs. Van Putten is the founder of Ashay University, modeled after her character education program Ashay: Rites of Passage.
With a Masters Degree from such a quality institution, graduates should have no trouble getting a job in the Bermuda Education system.