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Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa. African American Celebration A time to celebrate…. Enchantment Laverne Ross. Heritage Culture Remembrance. With Emphasis On…. Family values Community responsibility Self Improvement. In Kiswahili… Kwanzaa stands for…. "First Fruits Of The Harvest.". Founded in 1966 by

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Kwanzaa

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  1. Kwanzaa

  2. African American Celebration A time to celebrate…

  3. Enchantment Laverne Ross

  4. Heritage • Culture • Remembrance

  5. With Emphasis On…. • Family values • Community responsibility • Self Improvement

  6. In Kiswahili… • Kwanzaa stands for… "First Fruits Of The Harvest."

  7. Founded in 1966 by • Dr. Maulana Karenga • Based on the Nguzo Saba… • The Seven Guiding Principles

  8. Seven Guiding Principles

  9. 1. Umola(oo-mo-jah) Unity

  10. 1. Umoja • Unity • Importance of togetherness for • Family and community • “I Am We.” • “I Am We Because We Are.”

  11. 2. Kujichagulia(Koo-gee-cha-goo-lee-yah) Self-determination

  12. 2. Kujichagulia • Self-determination • Define our common interest • Make decisions that are in the best interest for entire family

  13. 3. Ujima- (oo-gee-mah) Collective Work and Responsibility

  14. 3. Ujima • Collective work and responsibility • Obligation to the past, present and future • We have a role to play in the community, society and world!

  15. 4. Ujimaa-(oo-jee-mah) Cooperative Economics

  16. 4. Ujimaa • Cooperative economics • Emphasizes our collective economic strength • Encourage us to meet common needs through mutual support

  17. 5. Nia-(Nee-yah) Purpose

  18. 5. Nia • Purpose • Encourages us to look within ourselves • To set goals that are beneficial to the community

  19. Kuumba (Koo-oom-bah) Creativity

  20. 6. Kuumba • Creativity • To build and maintain • A strong and vibrant community

  21. Imani(Ee-mah-nee) Faith

  22. 7. Imani • Faith • Honoring the best of our traditions • Draws upon the best in ourselves • Helps us strive for a higher level of life • For humankind, by affirming our • Self worth • And confidence in our ability to succeed

  23. Ankh • Symbolic representation of physical and eternal life • Power to give and sustain life • Associated with water-regenerate life • 1st created by Africans in Ancient Egypt

  24. “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the strength to do what is right in the face of it.”

  25. Celebrating Kwanazza!

  26. Karumua “Kwanzaa Celebration” “brings us closer to our African roots”Celebrated December 26-January 1

  27. Kukaribisha (Welcoming) Kuumba (Remembering) During the Kwanzaa Karumua (celebration)

  28. Kuchunguza Tena Na Kutoa Ahadi Tena (reassesment and recommitment) Kushangilla (rejoicing) Kwanzaa Karumua

  29. Kwanzaa Karumua • Kutoa Majina • Calling names of family Ancestors and Black Heroes

  30. and a Tarnshi la Tutaonana a farewell statement is made

  31. Tamshi la Tambiko (Libation Statement) Kwanzaa Karumua

  32. Libation Statement:“For the Motherland cradle of civilizationFor the Ancestors and their indomitable spiritFor the Elders from whom we can learn much.For the Youth who represent the promise for tomorrow.For the People the original people.For the Struggle and in remembrance of those who have struggled on our behalf.For Umoja the principle of Unity which should guide us in all that we do.For the Creator who provide all things Great and Small.”

  33. The Feast!

  34. Feast • Kikombe Cha Umoja (Unity Cup) • Filled with water (the essence of life) is passed around • In the direction of the 4 winds • N, S, E, W

  35. Feast • Ngoma • Drums are played

  36. Feast • Kuumba Creativity • Hand crafted gifts are given

  37. Kwanzaa Colors are displayed… • Green • Black • Red • Represent the heritage of African-American people

  38. Kinara- Candle holder • Similar to a Menorah in the Jewish faith for Chanukah • Kinara- 7 candles reflect the 7 principles that are the foundation of Kwanzaa

  39. Kinara • Mishumaa saba • 7 candles • 1 black • 3 red • 3 green • “Gifts that are enriching.”

  40. Mkeka • Straw placemat • Foundation of the center piece

  41. Corn • Symbolize African concept of Social parenthood Vibunzi- each ear of corn for each child in household

  42. Mazao • Fruits and vegetables • Kwanzaa-”first fruits of the harvest.”

  43. Kuumba Yams • 6-9 medium yams • Butter • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1 cup honey • Spices, nutmeg, cinnamon all spice • Fruits, raisins, grated coconut, pineapple • Wash yams • Rub with oil • Place in uncovered shallow baking dish • Bake 45 minutes or until tender • Cool • Add different spices and/or fruits to yams

  44. Black-eye Pea Salad • Black-eyes peas symbolize Good Luck! • 3 15oz. Cans black-eye peas • 2 cups cooked cubed ham • 1 cup celery • 1 large green/red pepper • 1 med onion • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard • 1 cup mayonnaise • Salt and pepper • Stir, refrigerate and eat.

  45. Kwannza's Message...

  46. “To do always as much as we canin the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial then we inherited it.”

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