Let's not forget to celebrate Kwanzaa | Opinion | valdostadailytimes.com

http://africandiasporaleaders.com/maulanakarenga/ As a majority of African-Americans prepare to celebrate the tradition of Christmas, let us not forget to celebrate our own prestigious and rich culture also. Kwanzaa (derived from Swahili) is an annual, non-religious holiday that takes place over seven days from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, bringing family, community and culture together for many African-Americans. The founder of Kwanzaa is Dr. Maulana Karenga. This year, Dec. 26 marks the 50th anniversary of the widely celebrated holiday! So, why is this not widely publicized? As an African-American, I see it as my obligation to acknowledge and celebrate this holiday, as do millions throughout the world. Kwanzaa brings a cultural message, which speaks to the best of what it means to be African and human in the fullest sense. Given the continued awakening and re-education of ancient African cultural knowledge, http://africandiasporaleaders.com/maulanakarenga/
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