Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa—a more and more widely observed holiday—provides African-Americans with a unique celebration that is rooted in the rich African tradition of their ancestors and the symbolism of the African harvest. This program offers a look—through the eyes of African-Americans—at the principles and practices of this joyous holiday. This is a link to the full video. (29 minutes)

Babatunde demonstrates how he carves kinaras. Malik Seneferu explains the holiday lasts seven days and each candle represents a principle. Artists build satchels as a gift. Segment time 3 min 40 seconds.

Karenga says he has not received economic reward for the holiday, but finds the flourishing of his work during his lifetime rewarding. Overall, Black Studies is moving in the right direction. Segment time 1 minute 58 seconds.

The Black Power movement encouraged African Americans to reconnect with their ancestral identity. Dr. Maulana Karenga describes founding Kwanzaa. Distributed by PBS Distribution. Segment time is 1 minute 28 seconds.