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East Bay Kwanzaa Celebration

Wo'se Community and Ile Omode will sponsor an annual Kwanzaa celebration December 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Holy Redeemer Center located at 8945 Golf Links Road, Oakland.

The free event for all ages is one of the largest Kwanzaa celebrations in the Bay Area. It is expected to attract more than 150 guests and will feature dance, spoken word, and jazz. Various vendors will also have items for sale.

Organizers say the event is dedicated to the principal of "Umoja" or unity in the family, community, nation and race.

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