Celebrating Kwanzaa -- Marla Lewis Kwanzaa -- The Learning Station Kuumba (The Sixth Night of Kwanzaa) -- Jacquie Godden Kwanzaa is Here -- Greta Pedersen Seven Days of Kwanzaa -- Jacquie Godden Ujima (The Third Night of Kwanzaa) -- Jacquie Godden

1) Some information about Kwanzaa: "Kwanzaa (or Kwaanza) is a week-long Pan-African festival celebrated primarily in the United States, honoring African American heritage. It is observed from December 26 to January 1 each year. Kwanzaa consists of seven days of celebration, featuring activities such as candle-lighting and pouring of libations, and culminating in a feast and gift giving. It was created by Ron Karenga, and first celebrated from December 26, 1966, to January 1, 1967. Karenga calls Kwanzaa the African American branch of "first fruits" celebrations of classical African cultures." "In 1966 Karenga created Kwanzaa while living in California. There, he was the leader of the black nationalist US Organization and he claims that his goal was to give an alternative holiday to Christmas. He later stated, "...it was chosen to give a Black alternative to the existing holiday and give Blacks an opportunity to celebrate themselves and history, rather than simply imitate the practice of the dominant society." At the time he created Kwanzaa, he changed his last name from Everett to the Gikuyu "Karenga", shaved his head, and began wearing traditional African clothing." Source and further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa 2) Here some Kwanzzaa songs: http://www.africanamericandramacompany.org/kwanzaasong/ http://www.ecewebguide.com/holiday_themes/kwanzaa_songs.html 3) "The best known Kwanzaa song is "Hey, Kwanzaa Timmy, Whatcha Gonna Gimme?" sung by Kwanzaa Timmy (Tim Meadows) and the Kwanzettes on Saturday Night Live in 1998" Source and further information: http://isteve.blogspot.com/2004/12/istevecoms-4th-annual-kwanzaa-song.html 4) Some videos: Kwanzaa Kwest Theme Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfXcp-Mw0xU Further information: http://www.kwanzaamedia.com/ PS22 Chorus feat. MALIK sings original Kwanzaa Chant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xe93BRFcSY