Kwanzaa

In the midst of the holiday season, I volunteered with the Delta Gems service group for a Kwanzaa event. The event was the day after Christmas, which is the first day of Kwanzaa. The first day of Kwanzaa is Umoja, which celebrates unity in the community, households, and nation and race. Kwanzaa is holiday that spans from December 26 to January 1. During the 7 days, African - Americans celebrate their cultural heritage and family values. I have always seen myself as a quiet leader, someone who leads

celebration of Kwanzaa for the first time, starting the Tuesday after Christmas. Although this was not the first time I had heard of Kwanzaa, I had never researched or read up on it before. As with most experiences during my trip to Africa, I went in totally blind. Naturally, I was prompted by the prospect of free food. As I soon found out, Kwanzaa was a celebration based on seven principles that symbolize togetherness and unity as families and communities. On each day of the seven days of Kwanzaa, one candle

Kwanzaa is a holiday that helps African Americans of all religions reconnect. This festival helps African Americans recognize their struggles as people, and it reinforces the Seven Principles, known as Nguzo Saba. It is based from December 26th to January 1st. This holiday is also based on the African harvest celebrations. This holiday was first created in 1966, during the Civil Rights Movement, by Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga. 2016 is the 50th anniversary of the holiday. Even after 50 years, not many

Kwanzaa and Me: Analysis A. Review of the Story The story provided an excellent discussion of the many issues that surround race in schools, it centered on the topic about whether integrated schools were more beneficial than segregated schools. This book focuses on young children in the early grades, listening to parents and racial integration. The author wanted to find the truth that is surrounding multicultural classrooms from those that are involved in it. This book includes many side stories

Homework #2 Kwanza is an African American and Pan-African holiday that many celebrate worldwide. Many get it confused and try to think of it as “African” Christmas but in reality the holiday’s purpose is to celebrate life. Dr. Maulana Karenga is the founder and creator of the holiday. Dr. Maulana carries a prestigious background with 2 PhD’s one in political science and the other in social ethics. He first introduced the idea of Kwanza at a festival in 1966. Kwanza is celebrated from December 26th

their equality instead of waiting for it. They reconnected with their history and embraced their culture. Names, music, and the way that they presented themselves had changed. A new holiday “Kwanzaa” had been created. The holiday was a day that they would celebrate their culture fully and freely. Kwanzaa was a movement day for African Americans “Black is Beautiful” was a slogan that reminded blacks that they are intelligent, human, and beautiful. It gave them confidence in their skin color

The article talked about how gospel and dance have been around since the 17th century in the western hemisphere. It gives information on how gospel and dance was pass down from generation to generation. It shows how slaves had faith to push on, because they would one day be free. The topics “gospel” and civil right movement in song and dance are broken down to give more detail where it all started from. Gospel is called spirituality it help to show the emotion the Africans had for their faith.

played the role of the heavyweight champ Jack Johnson in the movie The Great White Hope? 60. Who was the first African American NBA basketball general manager? @61. The first African American priest and bishop in the United States was? 62. When is Kwanzaa observed? @63. Who wrote the popular book Waiting To Exhale? 64. How many years did Matthew Henson and his group search for the North Pole? The Black Heritage Trivia Game Section 4 Page 7 Section 4 Page 7 65. The abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison

Black Friday of the year It was the morning after Anna’s first Thanksgiving in the United States. The night before, she had a huge dinner with her friend Emma’s family. Before eating roast turkey, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce, each person at the table had to say something they were grateful for. Anna appreciated that she was able to participate in this holiday that recalls the Pilgrims’ first harvest after arriving from England a long time ago. Anna’s phone rang at 4’O clock in the morning

Insider trading is essentially the trading of confidential information that is basically sold to the highest bidder. David Hilzenrath, a journalist, describes, “Given the scope of the allegations to date, we are not talking simply about the occasional corrupt individual, we’re talking about something verging on a corrupt business model…” (Hilzenrath). Hilzenrath is suggesting that Wall Street as a whole is being deceitful and doing more than they are letting the public know. Insider trading is not