Professor Emeritus of History, Columbia University. Author ofEdward Wilmot Blyden: Pan-Negro Patriot, 1832-1912. Hollis Lynch Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of exp...
1 Kwanzaa History 2 Seven Principles 3 Seven Symbols Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach, created Kwanzaa in 1966. After the Watts riots in Los Angeles, Dr. Karenga searched for ways to bring African Americans together as a ...
(born Ronald Everett in Maryland). At that time he was a graduate student, who felt that his people had lost touch with their African heritage. After completing his Ph.D., he taught African-American History, with a priority in studying the cultures of the Yorubas, Igbos, Ashantis and ...
【题目】阅读理解Kwanzaa(宽扎节)is a celebration of African-American history and culture. It begins on December26th and runs until New Year's Day, January 1st.During the festival, a family member, usually theyoungest child, lights candles in a special candle holder.Each night a candle is lit...
Kwanzaa is a beloved African American cultural celebration that is observed annually between December 26 and January 1. The celebration draws from various African harvest festivals and blends elements of continental African culture, African American history and traditional African values. In 1966, Dr. ...
一、阅读理解。阅读下面短文,根据短文内容判断句子正误。 正确的写 “A” ,错误的写“B” 。Kwanzaa(宽扎节) is a celebration of African American history and culture. It begins on December26th and continues until New Year's Day, January I st.During the festival, a family member, usually the you...
Purpose (Nia)— To commemorate African and African-American cultures, customs and history. Creativity(Kuumba)— To use imagination to improve and beautify communities. Faith (Imani)— To believe in and support families, leaders, teachers and community le...
History of Kwanzaa Professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach, Dr. Maulana Karenga, created Kwanzaa in 1966 in the midst of the Black Freedom Movement, reflecting concerns for cultural grounding in thought and practice. After the Watts riots in L.A., Dr...
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and musical selections, libations, a reading of the "African Pledge" and the Principles of Blackness, reflection on the Pan-African colors, a discussion of the African principle of the day or a chapter in African history, a candle-lighting ritual, artistic performance, and, finally, a feast....