We would like to thank our partners Hued Songs for an amazing Soulful Christmas Performance. The singing was absolutely
AMAZING. If you would missed the performance, shows are available in Miami Dade. See link below to purchase tickets and
enjoy photos below from the show.
Join us for a powerful day of culture, community, and celebration at the 2025 Kwanzaa Celebration hosted by Yes
Baby I Like It Raw at the African American Research Library & Cultural Center.
This year’s theme, “Africa Rising: Celebrating Heritage, Building Futures,” invites us to reflect on our roots, embrace
the present, and envision a thriving future for the global African community.
If you know anyone who need volunteer hours or would like to volunteer, please have them contact Karen Hoddy by email at
khoddy@broward.org .
Dr. Niara Sudarkasa Memorial Scholarship – Open to Graduate Students
Thursday, December 18: All day
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Age group: Adults
event type: Information Table/Grab & Go
The award supports graduate students pursuing advanced research in anthropology, Africana/African American studies, African diaspora,
educational leadership, or related fields. Deadline: 12/31/2025
“To Be Sold” Exhibition – Enslaved Labor and Slave Trading in the Antebellum South
Thursday, December 18: All day
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Gallery C
Age group: Tweens Teens New Adults Kids Families Everyone Adults
event type: Exhibit
The African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) presents the exhibition, “To Be Sold: Enslaved Labor and Slave Trading
in the Antebellum South”
Kwanzaa Community Celebration – KUJICHAGULIA
Saturday, December 27: 11:00am – 4:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Auditorium,Café,Dianne Bienes Seminar Room # 1,Gallery B,Harambee Room,Lobby,Michael Bienes Seminar Room #2
Age group: Tweens Teens New Adults Kids Families Everyone Adults
event type: Speaker, Performances – Dance, Concerts & Theater, Discussion/Lecture, Crafting/Makers, Class, Arts & Cultural
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) – The principle of defining, naming, creating, and speaking for ourselves.
Register
Till It’s Done: A Music & Poetry Workshop
Saturday, December 27: 11:00am – 1:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
Age group: Everyone
event type: Class
Join Hued Songs at the African-American Research Library & Cultural Center. Every month we curate a creative placemaking workshop
Register
“Selma is Now: The Photography of Spider Martin”
Saturday, January 03: All day
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Gallery C
Age group: Everyone
event type: Arts & Cultural
The exhibition is presented in partnership with Broward Cultural Division and will be on display at AARLCC through June 27, 2026.
Register
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Broward County Friends of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center
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The Broward County Friends of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) is an organization that
brings together community friends to advocate for AARLCC. The Friends promote community understanding of library services
and present the library needs to government officials in order to obtain crucial financial support.
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