Where: Tea2Go

2900 W Loop 250 N, Ste 160

When: December 26, 2015 4:00-6:30

Join us as we lift our Sister Latisha Willams up in praise and prayer as we celebrate her selfless commitment to community.

We will be having a silent auction in her honor inspired by

Nguza Saba: The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa

Umoja: Unity

Kujichagulia: Self-Determination

Ujimma: Collective Work and Responsibility

Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics

Nia: Purpose

Kuumba: Creativity

Imani: Faith

* Proceeds raised will go to off-setting Ms. Willams medical expenses.

Inspired by the landmark documentary The Black Candle, The Midland African-American Roots Historical Cultural Arts Council presents: It's Kwanzaa Time a celebration of the trials and triumphs of the African-American people.

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FEATURE PRESENTATION

"Still I Rise," A Dance interpretation of Maya Angelou's Poem

Peformed by Maisha Morris

LATISHA WILLAMS

M.A.A.R.H.C.A.C Board Member and Co-founder of Making An Impact

Creative contributions and offerings will be made by...

Maisha Mercee Morris was born and reared in Odessa, TX. As one of six children she has always had an audience to perform for. Maisha gained her training at the age of four and had the opportunity to learn from various teachers in dance from both her jr high and high school dance teams. When she graduated from Odessa High at 17 she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her love of dance. Maisha was accepted into the Debbie Allen Dance Academy where she studied a multitude of dance forms and was trained by world-renowned teachers. At age 21 she joined a company called CONTRA-TIEMPO. The company's mission was to create space for everyones voice to be heard and use various dance forms like salsa and contemporary dances of the African - Diaspora to bring the work to life. Maisha toured with the company for four years as a peformer and teaching artist.

Maisha is currently living in New York where she is training with the Alvin Ailey dance school and doing freelance performances. Maisha thanks God for the beautiful journey of dance that continues to fuel her life.

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Making An Impact

Spoken word, "The Heart of the Matter"

TYRA GOODLEY of Tyra Metal Art Design

Photography by CONSTANCE ROBERTS

Photography

Designer Artesia Rose

Owner of Neon Fluer

STEPHANIE SHONUFF SPENCER

Lift Every Voice and Sing & Ms. Celie's Blues

Executive Director of the M.A.A.R.H.C.A.C

ROBBYNE-HOCKER FULLER

Soul Purpose and Fulsemaj Diaspora Art and Gifts

CAROLE JOYCE Owner of Carole Joyce Gallery

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For more information or to get involved please contact

Toyia Zachery at (469)865-4980

or Robbyne Hocker- Fuller at

(432)210-0892

TOYIA ZACHERY

Education Director of M.A.A.R.H.C.A.C and President of the Purple Sage Project