Watch Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa on WITF TV
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Khamelia Henderson
Heritage, unity, culture, and African Americans’ contributions to American society are honored through Kwanzaa. This hour-long documentary explores the seven principles that form the foundation of Kwanzaa, how each principle impacts the Black community, and showcases cultural dances, storytelling, music, and spoken word.
Watch Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa Tuesday, December 26 at 9pm on WITF TV or the PBS or WITF App. Livestream it for free or stream it on demand with WITF Passport.
Kwanzaa was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Professor and Chairman of Black Studies at California State University, in 1966. Following the Watts riots in Los Angeles, Karenga wanted a way to unite Black people towards a positive cause. After founding the cultural organization, US, he researched African “first fruit” harvest celebrations and combined celebrations of the Ashanti and Zulu tribe to form the week-long holiday from December 26th to January 1st. The foundation of Kwanzaa is it’s seven principles or Nguzo Saba. Unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith are principles that all participants are encouraged to embody. Kwanzaa is a way of life, not a yearly celebration, so tune in to experience the cultural history and importance of Kwanzaa.
Watch Cultural Expressions: Kwanzaa Tuesday, December 26 at 9pm on WITF TV or the PBS or WITF App. Livestream it for free or stream it on demand with WITF Passport.
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