For Immediate Release:
December 19, 2018

 

Bergen County Celebrates Kwanzaa

 

(Hackensack) – Last night, Bergen County held its annual celebration of Kwanzaa, the week-long holiday of community and culture celebrated by African Americans. From December 26-January 1, Kwanzaa recognizes seven core principles and culminates in feasts and gifts.

Photos from the county celebration are included below:

The 7 principles of Kwanzaa

Pastor Preston E. Thompson Jr. of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Englewood

Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco

Theodora Lacey of the Bergen County African American Advisory Committee

Barbara Taylor-Rosser of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Delta Nu Chapter

Dance 3Volution Dance Company