Kwanzaa

A Kwanzaa celebration was held at New Bethel Baptist church in Youngstown.

William D. Lewis the Vindicator Harambee drummers from back : Isis Nored, Naquaisa Redd and James Gilmer Jr. play during 12-26-16 Kwanza event at New Bethel Baptist Chiurch in Youngstown

William D. Lewis the Vindicator Harambee dancer Myra Taylor, 17, of Youngstown performs during 12-26-16 Kwanza event at New Bethel Baptist Chiurch in Youngstown

William D. Lewis the vindicator Sheila Taylor share a moment with her great niece Nia Johnson, 7 months, during first night of Kwanza celebration Monday at New Bethel Baptist Church in Youngstown. They are from Youngstown.

William D. Lewis the Vindicator Jermaine hodge, 8, of Youngstown holds an African flag during 12-26-16 Kwanza event at New Bethel Baptist Church in Youngstown

William D. Lewis the Vindicator Kenneth King explais symbols of Kwanza during 12-26-16 Kwanza event at New Bethel Baptist Chiurch in Youngstown

William D. Lewis the VindicatorHarambee dancers performduring 12-26-16 Kwanza event at New Bethel Baptist Church in Youngstown