First annual Kwanzaa Awards recognizes black organizations and individuals

Written By Chukundi Salisbury

Featured Image: Photo by Abstract Media/Anthony Tackett of
 South Seattle Emerald

The first-ever Kwanzaa Awards took place on Jan. 8 as an online ceremony that celebrated individuals and organizations, nominated by the community, for embodying Kwanzaa principles. The pandemic prevented an in-person gathering, but the spirit of Kwanzaa shone through in prerecorded candle lighting and libation ceremonies and a candid mother-daughter conversation about Kwanzaa.

Mothers for Police Accountability co-founder Rev. Harriett Walden was among the honored with an award!

Read more in the South Seattle Emerald for the full list of awards.

Chukundi Salisbury
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