Building A Vibrant Black LGBT Community: Using Kwanzaa Principles Every Day

The Nguzo Saba, Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, reflect important principles of community development  and sustainability. LGBTSGL people of African Descent face significant challenges to our health, wellbeing and prosperity. As people who are marginalized in society along multiple lines (e.g., ethnicity, sexuality, and gender), we are disproportionately affected by structural violence, inequality, and community vulnerabilities. But our location in Black communities positions us well to generate solutions and be the change we want to see in the world. This panel discussion and community forum will bring together members of our community from grassroots/community organizing, non-profits, foundations, government and academic to discuss how we can use the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa to further community mobilization, organizing and development as well as life outcomes for all members of our community.

Presented by Center for Culture, Sexuality and Spirituality, and In the Life Archive, Manuscripts and Rare Books Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.