The YMI Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
A communal Kwanzaa gathering honors Black resilience, heritage, and collective hopes for the future through an in-person celebration rooted in cultural pride and community connection.
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Festive sweaters, drinks, photo moments, and party games set the tone for an annual holiday gathering built around lively socializing and community connection in a spirited, celebratory atmosphere.
Holiday arts and crafts create a festive family outing, with timed or walk-in visits to meet Black Santa and the Clauses at Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center.
Holiday arts and crafts create a festive family outing, with timed or walk-in visits to meet Black Santa and the Clauses at Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center.
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A warm, upbeat gathering brings people of the African diaspora together to celebrate the year’s close, connect with great people, and share good vibes in community.
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An after-hours Friendsgiving gathering blends shared food and drinks with art, music, and community connection in a lively cultural-center setting. Settle in for a warm, festive evening among friends in downtown Asheville.
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