SCRANTON, Pa. — On Saturday, folks celebrated the second day of Kwanzaa in Lackawanna County at the Black Scranton Project’s open mic jam session along North Main Avenue in Scranton.

Performers took the stage to showcase their skills, while visitors explored Kwanzaa history displays and artifacts.

Glynis Johns, Founder and CEO of Black Scranton Project, says the event was an opportunity for people to learn about the project and meet local bands.

“It’s not based on a religion, it’s not based on your color, it’s not based on your race or ethnicity, it’s really just about celebrating some basic principles that we all can get behind, unity, community, creativity, art, culture, food, and it’s something that we want to amplify here at the Center for Arts and Culture,” says Johns.

Proceeds from the open mic night go towards the Black Scranton Project.