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An InterPlayful Hour of Kwanzaa

Join InterPlay BIPOC-Global Majority Leaders
Carolyn Renée and Masankho Banda

ONLINE

From Friday, December 26th through Thursday, January 1, 2026 • 1:00 pm ET | 10:00 am PT | 12:00 pm CT • Online

These hour long celebrations of the Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa) will be led by members of the InterPlay BIPOC-Global Majority community. Any interested BIPOC outside of or within the InterPlay Community are invited to attend.


Come celebrate!

  • Umoja (Unity), BIPOC Community
  • Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) w/ Masankho & Carolyn Renée
  • Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) w/ Sacil Armstrong
  • Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) w/ LaVerne Baker Hotep
  • Nia (Purpose) w/ Toni McClendon
  • Kuumba (Creativity), Kira Allen
  • Imani (Faith), Theresa Cunningham

You are invited to Sign Up/RSVP for "An InterPlayful Hour of Kwanzaa" at SignUpGenius! Click here to sign up and save your spot! Or email BIPOC@interplay.org


A reminder will be sent prior to each meeting if you join the contact list.

For more details or to ensure you're on the contact list, email BIPOC@interplay.org



Why BIPOC ONLY?

BIPOC communities continue to be disproportionately impacted. As documented by major institutions such as the Brookings Institution and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — among others — data repeatedly shows that BIPOC communities face disproportionate burden from public-health crises, economic inequality, and systemic injustice. While many communities are affected by global and societal traumas, the historical and ongoing trauma experienced by BIPOC peoples — rooted in colonization, generational loss, and entrenched inequality — runs especially deep.


InterPlay offers unique body wisdom tools and practices that provide release and relief, empowering individuals through Focus Sessions to heal and reclaim their strength.





***The Playful HUE is an evolving hub of connection within the Melanated InterPlay community. It currently includes two offerings: the monthly InterPlay BIPOC Points of Collaboration gathering, and the BIPOC Loving Container Focus Session, which is available by request. Together, they offer space for joy, reflection, and healing through embodied practice.***


Come be part of these BIPOC-focused offerings—see the list below.

Cost: FREE and donations to InterPlay welcome!

Registration/Information: BIPOC@interplay.org

Venue

Online Classes

ONLINE
Leaders
Carolyn Renée
Carolyn Renée Morris, also known as “Carolyn Renée,” is a Naturopathic Wellness Practitioner and former faculty member at A Life Of Peace Wellness Education Institute, an accredited school by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. As a Certified InterPlay Leader, Yoga Instructor, and Teaching Artist, she part-time teaches yoga at the YMCA and co-directs an InterPlay performance group. Through her work, she aims to unite communities at the intersection of the healing and creative arts, finding fulfillment in collaborating globally on art-infused projects that incorporate healing modalities.
Masankho Banda

Masankho is a multi - disciplinary Performing Artist, Certified InterPlay Leader, Educator and PeaceBuilder. He brings many unique perspectives to his work around the world. He learned the fine arts of storytelling and dance from his Malawian culture spending many long days and nights listening to stories and dancing to music that captivated his mind, shaped his being, nourished his soul and strengthened his spirit. Using performing arts Masankho motivates and inspires people of all ages to work together to bring about peace, social justice and cultural understanding. In 1997, he started UCanDanc—African Healing Arts to bring his passion for dance and storytelling to communities around the world. Masankho has been a Certified InterPlay Leader since 1999.

Masankho can also be reached at these phone numbers: +265 99 255 5338 or 88 113 8655 (available on Whatsapp / FaceTime)

Also: Skype : kamsisi
Facebook / Twitter: storytelling4u

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