Jackie Ford
A Kwanzaa breakfast and holiday event was sponsored by the African American Social Group (AASG). Kwanzaa is a unique American holiday event that is celebrated nationwide from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 annually since 1966. However, at Robson, it was celebrated one day, Saturday, Dec. 30, the fifth day of Kwanzaa, called Nia. Kwanzaa does not replace Christmas, Hanukkah, or any other religious or political holiday. It is a cultural holiday patterned after traditional African harvest festivals that mean first fruits.
The delicious breakfast, attended by more than 50 people, was an inspiring, informative, and fun program hosted by Robson residents Jackie and David Ford. Highlights included the following:
• A violin performance and speech by Victoria Myers, a 17-year-old Girl Scout who is working on obtaining her gold Girl Scout award by leading the restoration of the Champion-Macedonia Cemetery in Lewisville, which was established in 1880, where some people who were slaves and black veterans are buried.
• Linda and Harry Eaddy, directors of the Denton Black Film Festival, spoke about the festival’s 10th anniversary events, which were held Jan. 24 through 28 at various locations throughout Denton. Robson residents were encouraged to buy tickets to attend some of the more than 80 films and other entertainment activities.
• Jane Scholz, a Robson resident and a docent at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, invited attendees to attend the free exhibit of the Celebration of African American artists.
• Kirk and NaGuanda Nobles of The HighArt Foundation invited residents to purchase tickets to “A Taste of Jazz” performance on Friday, Feb. 9, at the Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas.
• Tiffany Ramzy, AASG coordinator, gave a summary of AASG activities and encouraged members and friends to organize programs for 2024.