Bask in the richness of art and culture rooted in our African ancestry during this Pre- Kwanzaa Holiday MarketPlace.  Experience the magic of “Kuumba” Black “Creativity,” with performances by the jazz icon, Maggie Brown; prolific spoken word artists from P.O.E.T; uplifting songs by Henry H. Weddington School for the Performing Arts, and the artistry and skill represented by Dudley’s “Hair” Show. Witness the sights, sounds, smells and the passion of a proud people with a long-standing history.  Shop with creative and inventive vendors, taste delectable indigenous dishes; feel and wrap yourself in wearable arts that set you apart in unique styling.   Finally, learn about history, new products, programs presented by the Earth Center, radio personalities AC Green and Clara Hubbard of Senior Talk, nursing home abuse by Regional Family Council Consortium, and understanding Medicare. Revel in the vitality of this fun filled celebration for families and communities.