"I am because we are , because we are , I am " Happy Kwanzaa
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Be Proud Of YOUR Heritage!
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Kwanzaa (Established 1966) In August 1965, a riot erupted in Watts, a predominantly African-American Community in Los Angeles, California. People in the community were angry about the crumbling houses, low paying jobs, and racism they faced day after day. On August 11, 1965, the anger came to a boining point. ... the riot lasted for FOUR DAYS when it was over a change begun! ... Maualana Karenga was finishing his last year of graduate school and the rest is history...
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Kwanzaa Begins in 1966 (over 40 years)
Kwanzaa: Started by Maulana Karenga 1966 Cutural holiday based on the ancient customs of Africa He added an "a" to the Swahili word for first, kwanza, to creat the name for the holiday It is Non Heroic, Non Religious and is Not celebrated in Africa. Kwanzaa is an ORIGINAL African-American holiday, Kwanzaa is a time when African-Americans join together to honor the traditions of their ancestors. Planning for the year to come and working on ways to make themselves a better people and their community better a better community are important parts of the holiday, Kwanzaa is a celebration of the past, the present, and the future...
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December 26-January 1 Every Year
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Swahili Non Tribal African language spoken in East Africa:
Phrases that are a part of the CelebrationHibari Gani "What's the news?" (Daily Greeting)
"Harambee!" Let's pull it together (One for each day)
Nguzo Saba "Seven Principles"
Dec 26, Umoja= Unity , 27/Kujichagulia= Self Determination, 28/ Ujima Collective Work and Responsibility, 29/Ujamaa= Cooperative Economics, 30/Nia= Purpose, 31/ (My Anniversary) Kuumba= Creativity, January 1 (Open Gifts) Imani = Faith
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"I am because we are , because we are , I am "
Information from:
The Seven Days of Kwanzaa, how to celebrate them
by Angela Shelf Medearis
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I also use:
My first Kwanzaa Bookby Deborah M Newton Chocolate. Illustrated by Cal Massey
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I buy Kwanzaa and Heritage Stamps and set up my Kwanzaa Corner every year... eventually in our family, there will be a big celebration, but most importantly the principles of kwazaa should be practiced EVERY DAY ! Our youth should be praised!
Ancestors should be recognize and the Quote repeated daily:
"I am because we are , because we are , I am "<>Buy Educational gifts: Books, puzzles, cultural outfits, read about an African American that you DO NOT know about each month, make a family heritage album, interview your parents and grandparents and make a DVD to send to family and friends.... Cook your favorite TRADITIONAL Food
Try this EASY and Quick:
Senegalese Cookies (Cinq centimes or 5 cent cookies - Dakar in Senegal)
Package of Sugar Cookies (or the Frozen ones you Bake... I prefer this way)
Chunky Peanut Butter
Chopped Peanuts
Bake the Sugar Cookies, let cool spread with peanut butter and sprinkle with chopped peanuts (UMMMMMMMMMMMM)
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North African Orange Salad (Four people)
2 Large Oranges (peeled and sliced thin)
2 cups of Lettuce (shredded)
1 Large (White) Onion (peeled and sliced thin)
8 Greek Olives (Pitted and sliced)
2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
2 tablespoons lemon Juice
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Mix Lettuce, onions and Olives together
Arrange the ORANGE SLICES ON TOP
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Mix Oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper together ... pour over salad and refrigerate
(google kwanzaa for more information and customize the celebration, for your family!) Harambee!
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