About this Event
Hosted by DiasporaDNA Story Center & Penn Museum
Gather. Buy Black. Give Back. Get Cultured.
Celebrate the spirit of the Kwanzaa season at Winter Motherland, a special gathering honoring the Black cultural organizations, institutions, and culture bearers who keep our traditions, stories, and communities thriving throughout the year.
Hosted by DiasporaDNA Story Center and Penn Museum, Winter Motherland brings together Philadelphia's vibrant Black cultural community for an afternoon of connection, cultural exchange, creativity, and celebration.
This season, we shine a light on institutions whose everyday work uplifts the Black community and embodies the principles of Kwanzaa—not just during the holiday, but all year long.
Celebrating the Principles of Kwanzaa
Winter Motherland highlights three guiding principles:
- Umoja (Unity): Building connections and strengthening our communities through togetherness.
- Nia (Purpose): Honoring the shared mission of preserving, celebrating, and uplifting Black culture and heritage.
- Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): Recognizing the power of working together to build and sustain our communities.
What to Expect
Come ready to:
- Meet and connect with Philadelphia's Black cultural organizations and community leaders.
- Hear about the important work of local cultural institutions and culture bearers.
- Discover African American and diasporic traditions, stories, and creative expressions.
- Support Black-owned businesses, makers, artists, and community initiatives.
- Celebrate the spirit of Kwanzaa through creativity, conversation, and collective connection.
Who Should Attend?
Everyone is welcome! Whether you're a cultural organization, artist, entrepreneur, community advocate, culture keeper, or simply someone who wants to learn, connect, and support Philadelphia's Black cultural community, there's a place for you at Winter Motherland.
Carry the Principles Forward
Kwanzaa is more than a seasonal celebration. It is a reminder of the values, relationships, and collective responsibility that sustain our communities every day.
Come catch the spirit of the season, celebrate the people doing the work, and discover new ways to stay connected.
Gather. Buy Black. Give Back. Get Cultured.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Event venue & nearby stays
Penn Museum, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, United States
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