Gov. Evers, First Lady Celebrate Kwanzaa in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Kwanzaa.
The governor and first lady’s video message is available here, and a transcript of the video message is available below.
Image from the Office of the Governor.
Governor: Hello, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here.
Governor: We just wanted to take a moment today to wish all those celebrating a very happy Kwanzaa.
First Lady: Celebrated the seven days leading up to the new year, Kwanzaa is a celebration of family, community, and culture.
Governor: And during celebrations throughout the United States, families and neighbors will come together to recognize the seven principles of Kwanzaa—unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
First Lady: With the goal of remembering what’s really important: building community, solving problems together, supporting one another, and celebrating culture and community as sources of strength.
Governor: These are values we can all share. So, to all those celebrating across Wisconsin, happy Kwanzaa!
First Lady: We wish you celebrations full of love, joy, and community.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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