The Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley presented its Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Mark Carter prepares the candles as the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley presented its Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Tiombe Carter offers the welcome to those attending the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Those attending the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh, sing "Lift Every Voice & Sing." Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Sadie Tallie of the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley sings "Lift Every Voice & Sing" during the Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Rev. Williams offers the Opening Prayer during the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Sis. Bernett offers the Welcome during the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Bishop Dorsey offers the Meditation during the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Miranna Russell plays "La Folia" by Antonio Corelli during the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Joyce Houston recites some of her poetry as part of the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Ms. Nichols explains "Ujamaa" during the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Tiombe Carter lights the candle during the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Sadie Tallie enjoys the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Bishop Dorsey enjoys the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Kazi Oliver performs as part of the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Tiombe Carter watches Kazi Oliver perform as part of the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Kazi Oliver performs as part of the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Kazi Oliver performs as part of the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Kazi Oliver performs as part of the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley's Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Sadie Tallie of the Black History Committee of the Hudson Valley sings "Lift Every Voice & Sing" during the Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29 at the Mt. Calvary Fire Baptized Church in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.