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Porter, A. P. – 1991
This book for children describes and explains the African American celebration, Kwanzaa. The book describes how Maulana Karenga, an African-American teacher, started the custom in 1966 in order to teach African Americans about their history and about African customs. The text briefly reviews the history of enslavement of blacks since before the…
Descriptors: African Culture, Black Community, Black Culture, Black History
Baradar, Miriam; And Others – 1988
This publication, which provides information about the African-American celebration known as Kwanzaa, was designed to support the Portland (Oregon) Public School District's goal of increasing students' understanding and appreciation of the history, culture, and contributions of different geocultural groups. The document is comprised of the…
Descriptors: African Culture, Black Culture, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness
Jefferson County School District R-1, Denver, CO. – 1993
This book was written by 86 students in grades 3-8 at Westridge Elementary School (Littleton, Colorado) during a summer enrichment class. The book is for anyone who wants to learn about African-American culture and heritage. Chapter 1 gives an overview of African history before American contact, the introduction of slavery into America, the road…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, African Studies, Black Culture
