Kwanzaa: Cultural And Moral Grounding And Malcolm would certainly want to know that these people share kwanzaa s visionand Finally, he would want to know that they teach this vision and these http://www.africawithin.com/karenga/kwanzaa_1994.htm
Extractions: December, 1994 Kwanzaa is organized around five fundamental activities: 1)ingathering of the people which reaffirms the bonds between them; 2) special reverence for the Creator and creation which recognizes and reaffirms the bond of mutuality between the divine, social and the natural; 3) commemoration of the past which is directed toward honoring and emulating the ancestors and understanding the meaning and obligations of our history; 4) recommitment to our highest cultural values, especially our moral and spiritual ones; and 5) celebration of the Good of life, i.e., life itself, love, sisterhood/brotherhood, family, community, the earth and universe, the human person and human possibilities, our struggle, history and culture. The question of what it means to be African is a central question each day of Kwanzaa. But it has an even more special meaning when it is raised on the Day of Assessment, January 1st, the last day of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa takes place during a time, as the Ashanti say, when the edges of the year meet, when the old year is going out and the new year is coming in. And for us as African people, this has historically been and remains a time of turning inward, sober assessment of ourselves and community and recommitment to our highest values in heart, mind and practice. During the Kwanzaa season, then, and especially on the Day of Assessment, we must raise the question of what it means to be African, and then ask ourselves in what way have we honored or failed to honor its meaning. This is such a central question for it is not only about what it means to be African but also in a real way what it means to be human in the most moral and meaningful sense.
Decatur Middle School Teachers Learn About Kwanzaa From UAB Professor American Studies program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, conducted aKwanzaa workshop last week for the three teachers who teach AfricanAmerican http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/news/021216/studies.shtml
Extractions: cstancil@decaturdaily.com "Koo-gee-cha-goo-lee-yah," said 'Niyi Coker Jr., as he corrected Sylvia Tiggs, a Decatur teacher, on the pronunciation of Kujichagulia, a Swahili word that means self-determination. It also is one of the seven principles of a nearly three-decades-old African American and Pan-African heritage celebration named Kwanzaa. Translated, the word means "First Fruits of the Harvest." Practitioners celebrate one principle a day from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Coker, the director of the African-American Studies program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, conducted a Kwanzaa workshop last week for the three teachers who teach African-American studies at Decatur's middle schools. "It was founded in the '60s when there was a strong movement to establish a cultural identity for African- Americans based on African heritage," Coker said. The celebration is centered on Kwanzaa's Nguzo Saba, or seven principles.
Shock And Awe: Kwanzaa Day Three: Ujima day of kwanzaa celebrates the principle of Ujima, collective work and responsibility.Traditions of many cultures, including those of ancient Africa, teach us http://shock-awe.info/archive/001257.php
Extractions: Permalink Comments: TrackBack: This is the third in a series of daily posts on the Kwanzaa celebration. Other posts describe the previous days, Umoja and Kujichagulia , and two other symbols of Kwanzaa, Mazao, the crops and Mkeka, the place mat Today, December 28, is the third day of Kwanzaa, an African-American celebration. Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor at Cal State Long Beach in southern California, and it celebrates the Nguzo Saba, seven important values in African and African-American culture. The third day of Kwanzaa celebrates the principle of Ujima , collective work and responsibility. Traditions of many cultures, including those of ancient Africa, teach us that we need to work together as a society and care for those among us who are less fortunate. Each of us has a responsibility not only to ourselves but to our neighbors as well, for when our "village" is hurting, we are all hurting. The day of Ujima is a day for reaching out to strengthen the ties of community by caring for one another and realizing that we are all connected to one another. It's not simple charity, but something deeper and more subtle the interconnectedness of a living community rather than pity from the fortunate. We are stronger together than we are apart, and the spirit of Ujima celebrates that unity. There are seven primary symbols that represent aspects of the Kwanzaa celebration, and two additional symbols.
The Daily Star - Online Edition Thursday, December 28, 2000 Oneonta mom uses kwanzaa to teach childrenheritage By Joel Mandelman Staff Writer As a teenager on http://www.thedailystar.com/news/stories/2000/12/28/kwanzaa.html
The Truth About Kwanzaa - View Guestbook My message I was going to teach kwanzaa to my class, but I have an African studentin my class who is white and the mixed message (of it being a black http://guestbooks.christiansunite.com/view.cgi?u=ceemos&page=5
The Truth About Kwanzaa - View Guestbook My message As a Christian college professor I would like to weigh in on thisdiscussion concerning kwanzaa. I teach composition and critical thinking. http://guestbooks.christiansunite.com/view.cgi?u=ceemos&page=2
FreeSpeech.com: So This Is Kwanzaa? I did some research and found that kwanzaa is just a politically correct celebration Andmake sure you teach your children the truth behind Kwansaa and don t http://www.freespeech.com/archives/001498.html
Extractions: There were incidents involving beatings and shootings, including one in 1969 in which two US members shot and killed two Black Panthers. Dr. Karenga had other run-ins with the law, including charges that he abused women. In 1971, he was convicted of assaulting female members of US, and he served time in prison. An LA Times snippet describes the torture of the women as involving a hot soldering iron placed in the mouth of one, while the other's toe was mashed in a vice. So This Is Kwanzaa -Lynn Woolley Since then, many people have embraced this new holiday. Check out almost any appointment calendar and you'll find it duly noted on Dec. 26 that "Kwanzaa begins." Stroll through your local card and party store and you'll find Kwanzaa items. You can even look it up in the World Book Encyclopedia, where you'll find a nifty little article that says Kwanzaa was created by "a black cultural leader." And those who celebrate it will often tell you that it's not just for African Americans. They're not telling you the whole story; in fact, it's doubtful that they even know the origins of Kwanzaa. Few people do, because the voluminous amount of ink expended on Ronald McKinley Everett most often refers to him as Dr. Maulana Karenga and rarely examines his past.
Extractions: A Girl's World Presents: Our Kwanzaa Celebration - One girl tells about her family's celebration of Kwanzaa. Readers are encouraged to share their own holiday memories. A Kwanzaa Celebration - Children fill in the blanks to create their own Kwanzaa story. CNN - Kwanzaa Page - Series of articles from CNN look at the history of Kwanzaa, the rituals involved in the celebration, foods, and stories. Cartoon Fun and History of Kwanzaa - Includes cartoon and educational information about this ethnic and political observance. Everything About Kwanzaa - Includes definitions, history, and explanation of rituals. Happy Kwanzaa from HarperCollins Children's Books - Site describes the Kwanzaa holiday, explains what is celebrated on each of its seven days, and includes traditional African recipes. Happy Kwanzaa! - Describes Kwanzaa, relates the history of the holiday, and shares a craft idea. Happy Kwanzaa - Children's site tell all about Kwanzaa and the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Also includes printable coloring pages, desktop themes, and clip art. Kwaanza Ideas for Kids at Amazingmoms.com
Blind Faith Records Presents: Sekou (tha Misfit) Days of Smiles (516) 3. Interlude Mkeka (039) 4. KUJICHAGULIA On (500) 5. InterludeVibunzi (049) 6. UJIMA 1 teach 2 (4 Happy kwanzaa (The Anthem) (459 http://www.blindfaithrecords.com/kwanzaa.html
Extractions: An educating, uplifting and entertaining FULL-LENGTH COMPILATION CD celebrating the Kwanzaa holiday. Sekou (tha misfit), Executive Producer, transcends the traditional music of Kwanzaa (Afro-Cuban & children's music) with an enchanting musical web of jazz, rap, soul, pop, gospel and spoken word. With, "Seven", Sekou brings to the surface what commercial holiday music has yet to encounter: the best independent artists and live musicians from the nationwide urban music scene, who challenge and re-define the traditional realm of holiday music compilations that feature established artists. TRACK LIST 1. Intro: Libation (3:01)
Kwanzaa Martial Arts Academy He then went on to open the kwanzaa Martial Arts Academy in KansasCity, Missouri where he and his staff of Black Belts teach. The http://www.traditionaltkd.com/kwanzaa.html
Extractions: Master Muhammad began his martial arts training in 1966, while living in St. Louis, Missouri. He studied Shotokan Karate under Sensei William Porter. Then after relocating to the Kansas City area, Master Muhammad began studying Moo Do Kwan under the direction of Sgt. Walter Johnson of the U.S. Air Force and then he briefly studied with Master Won Suk Kim of Raytown, Missouri. In 1980 Master Muhammad began training in Tae Kwon Do under the instruction of, then, Master Chung Yong Taek in Kansas City. Master Muhammad has the distinction of being the first African-American to receive the coveted Black Belt from Master Chung. After many years of training, he then went on to receive his Master's degree following testing in Louisville, Kentucky. The test was sanctioned by Grandmaster Chung Yong Taek and Grandmaster Choi Young Sik. Master Muhammad's holds certification from Traditional Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Association, headed by Grandmaster Y.S. Choi and also from Chung Do Kwan Institute, signed by founder, Great Grandmaster Lee Won Kuk. Master Muhammad had the great honor of meeting Great Grandmaster Lee in 1984.
Workshops 5. How to teach the kwanzaa Principles Using Children s Literature Specificbooks are recommended to explain each of the seven principles of kwanzaa. http://www.brownssbooks.com/site/525439/page/101837
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Holidays teach your students about Israel, Jewish heroes, and holiday celebrations by studying Introduceyour students to kwanzaa and help them discover African folk http://www.paducah.k12.ky.us/curriculum/holidays.htm
Extractions: Holiday Web Sites Christmas Web sites, Kwanzaa, Hanukah, New Year's Day, ... Veterans Day For a quick injection of holiday spirit during the winter months, check out these sites. Earth Calendar: Do you know what is being celebrated today? This calendar is not centered on the U.S., but on the nations of the world. Find holidays by nation, or by date, or by religion. Also keep up with the phases of the moon. Easy to use. Holidays on the Net Web Holidays World Public Holidays Database Holiday Lesson Plans Mrs. Lin Donn has created this excellent and homey index of holiday lesson plans and activities. This Web site has everything! Find materials for national holidays, fun holidays, religious holidays, and more. Thanksgiving Web Sites Thanksgiving from Yahooligans Thanksgiving from My Virtual Reference Desk Plymouth History Virtual Tour of the 1627 Pilgrim Village Thanksgiving Traditions and History Virtual Tour of the Mayflower Thanksgiving: Teach kids the story of Thanksgiving. This website provides lesson plans for helping kids understand the importance and meaning of Thanksgiving.
AFRICA AMERICAN STORIES KWANZAA At mealtime or in daily activities, the family works together during kwanzaa sseven days to introduce, teach, and express the Nguzo Saba in particular and http://www.nhm.org/africa/america/kwanzaa/
Extractions: KWANZAA A Celebration of Family, Community, and Culture The struggle is none other than to rescue and reconstruct Black history and culture, to shape them in the people's image and best interest, and to self-consciously contribute to the forward flow of African and human history. KWANZAA, THE AFRICAN AMERICAN holiday celebrated from December 26 through January 1, is grounded in the traditional agricultural or "first-fruits" celebrations of Africa. Kwanzaa is a time for the ingathering of the people, for celebration of their heritage and their achievements, for reverence for the Creator and the Creation, for commemoration of the past, for recommitment to their ideals and values, and for honoring and rejoicing in the goodness of life. Kwanzaa was created in the 1960s, in the midst of the Black Liberation Movement. The holiday was conceived in the context of The Organization Us as a way to create, recreate, and circulate African culture as an aid in building community, enriching Black consciousness, and reaffirming the value of a cultural grounding for life and struggle. Kwanzaa was created out of Kawaida, a communitarian African philosophical framework that argues that the key challenge for Black people is the challenge of culture; Kawaida - an ongoing synthesis of the best of African thought and practice in constant exchange with the world - states that what Black people must do is to discover and evoke the best of their culture, both ancient and current, and use it as a foundation for bringing into being models of human excellence and possibilities to enrich and expand the people's lives.
Kwanzaa Cartoon Fun And History By Brownielocks Title is called You Don t Have to Shout! It is a children s song for kwanzaa byD. Saphra Since this holiday is to celebrate strife and teach character growth http://www.brownielocks.com/kwanzaa.html
Extractions: Just like Martin Luther King Day, not all states participate in it's celebration. And, I personally never heard of it until I moved to the Washington, D.C. area. Kwanzaa was never mentioned in my hometown. I'm also not African-American sothis holiday wasn't mentioned in my home at all. Kwanzaa is a holiday that is a personal choice on whether you want to observe it or not because of it's political and racial undertones that can't be ignored ( which I briefly mention below .) Some consider this a holiday that celebrates racial strife. Others consider it a week of ethnic awareness. It's all depends on personal viewpoints. I scanned several websites. I spoke with some African-American friends and I also used the book referenced to create this page.
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL: LIVING Classes to teach about kwanzaa. The sevenday celebration of kwanzaa,an affirmation of African heritage and culture, begins Dec. 26. http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2000/Dec-03-Sun-2000/living/14922837.html
Extractions: Sunday, December 03, 2000 The seven-day celebration of Kwanzaa, an affirmation of African heritage and culture, begins Dec. 26. Classes to learn how to celebrate Kwanzaa will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 12-14 at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Ulysses Palrose will explain the meaning of Kwanzaa, its history, principles, symbols and ceremonies. Call 229-6211 to reserve a space. Admission is free. Since Kwanzaa's inception in the United States in 1966, the observance has spread worldwide and its principles which stress the importance of cultural heritage, family and community, self-determination; and responsibility are practiced by millions, regardless of race or religion. Kwanzaa classes are presented by the Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services.
Kwanzaa Personalized Children's Book 516 ..kwanzaa. This book helps teach the importance of this holidayfor people of African descent. Things such as what the holiday http://www.marclesecreations.com/kwanzaa.html
Extractions: #516.....Kwanzaa This book helps teach the importance of this holiday for people of African descent. Things such as what the holiday means (First fruits of the harvest) to what Zwadi means translated from swahili are covered in this special book. Would you like to see a sample book? Click on 'sample text' to see a picture of this book. Just close the new window when done.
City Of College Station - Kwanzaa Celebration Lincoln Recreation Center is to introduce the kwanzaa Holiday to the Brazos Valleyand teach the Universal Life principle which encapsulates its true meaning. http://www.cstx.gov/home/index.asp?page=1109
Kwanzaa http//www2.worldbook.com/features/features.asp?feature=holidays page=html/holidays.htm direct=nokwanzaa 4 Kids Written to teach kids the meaning of kwanzaa. http://www.zookle.com/Kids_and_Teens/People_and_Society/Holidays_and_Special_Day
