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Kwanzaa

is an African American holiday which celebrates family, community and culture created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1965. Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 thru January 1. Kwanzaa represents the first fruits of the harvest celebrated in Africa. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase "matunda ya kwanza" which means "first fruits" in Swahili, a Pan-African language which is the most widely spoken African language.

The Annual Winona Citywide MLK Celebration was created in August 2005 and the Citywide MLK Planning Committee was formed. It was also AAMAN’s attempt to introduce the organization in a non-threatening manor. 2008 will be our 4th Annual City-wide Celebration.

Director, Valjean Adams with 3 year old Deondre Conner at Story-Time during our Clara Fileds Multicultural Literacy Program.

The Next Step Program seeks underrepresented minorities, young adults and at-risk youth (U.S. citizens only) who are underrepresented in higher education and in the workforce and who are making satisfactory progress towards graduation.