The 16th annual Kwanzaa San Francisco celebration streams virtually this year from December 26 to January 1.   

Today's principle: UJAMAA (cooperative economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together.

Performance by Alabama Mike.

Co-sponsors Rafiki Coalition for Health & Wellness & The Bayview YMCA. 

Streaming starts at 7 p.m. for all seven days. Tune-in to catch a fabulous line-up including blues bands, dance performances, spoken word and keynote speakers. 

About Kwanzaa 

Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, Kwanzaa is celebrated annually by more than 30 million people worldwide, over seven days from December 26 to January 1. The values of Kwanzaa, Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles), are critical tools for addressing the issues facing the African American community. Ceremonies are led by Brotha’ Clint Sockwell, Kwanza Morton, Malik Seneferu and Toni Battle.   

About the Village Project  

Adrian Williams is the founder of The Village Project, a youth service organization focusing on education and cultural enrichment for youth and their families in the Western Addition. She has revived the celebration of Kwanzaa throughout San Francisco by connecting traditionally African American communities.