Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Culture and Community

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This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.1 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.

Join us for an enlightening webinar that explores Kwanzaa, a vibrant celebration of African heritage and culture. This session will provide an overview of Kwanzaa's origins, principles, and practices. We'll discuss the seven core values known as the Nguzo Saba, the significance of the Kwanzaa symbols, and how families and communities celebrate this holiday. Whether you're new to Kwanzaa or looking to deepen your understanding, this webinar will offer valuable insights into this important cultural tradition. Engage in a lively discussion and learn how Kwanzaa promotes unity, creativity, and cultural pride.

Tempest Cooper

Tempest Cooper, MSW, ASW

Tempest Cooper is a proud, Black, Deaf mom to a beautiful son and spouse to an amazing husband and fantastic father. Tempest greatly enjoys motherhood and serving as a Clinical Case Manager/ASL Deaf Therapist at Deaf Community Counseling Services at Felton in California, where she empowers D/deaf individuals with their mental health. Tempest is also a member of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated, motivational speaker, and after-school teacher for Black American Sign Language. She has had the honor of being Miss Deaf US in 2018-2019, internationally, where she went to Russia and won third place. Tempest currently serves as Vice President of Bay Area Black Deaf Advocates (BABDA - 2023-2025). She has also been accepted to Tulane University as a PhD candidate for Social Work. Tempest juggles entrepreneurship by also serving as the CEO Oya Reigns, LLC where she crafts organic soaps, bath bombs, and scrubs from scratch. Tempest continues to practice gratitude for the journey with which she has been blessed.

1. Participants will be able to identify and explain the seven core principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba), and their significance in promoting community values and cultural identity.

2. By gaining a deeper understanding of Kwanzaa's cultural significance in this session, interpreters will be better equipped to deliver accurate and contextually relevant interpretations during Kwanzaa-related events and discussions.