Kwanzaa: A New African Holiday

Description

Manlana Karenga interviewed by Gwen Walters... Dr. Karenga speaks about his creation of a seven day African-American holiday, Kawnzaa. The goal of this holiday, started in 1966, is to help Black Americans get in touch with their origins and history. Some of its organizaing principles are a thanksgiving to the earth and goodwill. After a brief explanation of the holiday, Dr. Karenga answers listener phone-ins.

RECORDED: KPFK, 27 Dec. 1993.

Broadcast date

12/27/1993

Program Length

50 minutes

Archive number

KZ2016

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