Kwanzaa in the Press
Los Angeles Times
Kwanzaa: The L.A. Black Holiday and How It Grew
Dec 26, 1984; ProQuest Historical Newspapers Los Angeles Times (1881 - 1986)
"Conveived in Los Angeles 19 years ago by black activist Maulana Karenga and celebrated its first year by only a handful of black families, Kwanzaa is now a full-blown national holiday."
- LYNN SIMROSS
Presidential Message: Kwanzaa 1997
http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/1997/12/23/message/
"Warm greetings to everyone observing Kwanzaa," the president said. "As America embarks on a season of renewal and reconciliation, the principles of Kwanzaa -- unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith -- ring true not only for African Americans, but also for all Americans...
- BILL CLINTON
Presidential Message: Kwanzaa 2007
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071221-4.html
“African Americans and people around the world reflect on African heritage during Kwanzaa. The seven days of this celebration emphasize the seven principles of Nguzo Saba -- unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith...
- GEORGE W. BUSH
School Library Journal
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6527300.html
"Librarians will appreciate the fact that Kwanzaa gift-giving always includes a book to emphasize education. That is just one of many interesting facts about Kwanzaa, a seven-day African-American cultural holiday that begins each year on December 26, that is presented in this film. Designed especially for teachers, librarians, and parents, this program explains the holiday in great detail covering the its historical background, each of the seven symbols, the five daily activities associated with the holiday, its celebration, gift giving, foods, dress, Swahili names, and more. "
Booklist
http://www.booklistonline.com/default.aspx?page=show_product&pid=2185337
"Kwanzaa, an African American holiday celebrating the first harvest of crops, begins on December 26 and lasts for seven days. Kwanzaa means “first fruits” in Swahili. The holiday is popular with African Americans, who appreciate the focus on African heritage, history, and culture. In this informative program that discusses “the essential steps of celebrating Kwanzaa,” an offscreen narrator explains the meaning of the seven Kwanzaa symbols..."
