Scope and Contents: The Kwanza Fest collection consists of material relating to Kwanza Fest, a festival produced by the nonprofit organization, Kwanza Cultural Arts Festivities and Parade. The collection was assembled by the Black Archives, from multiple donors, between 1976 and 2000. The materials document the festival's administration and publicity, as well as a general history of Kwanzaa. Many materials refer to the Gusman Theater, and Doran G. Cooper who worked for the Miami Center Lowe Art Museum and the Cultural Advisory Council of Overtown. The bulk of the collection is made up of promotional materials, such as newspaper clippings and flyers. The collection contains some information on Kwanza events produced by other organizations. The collection does not contain extensive financial documentation.