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Kwanzaa (December 26 – January 1)

Posted on December 25, 2010 by admin

Kwanzaa is holiday celebrated by African-Americans. The holiday was started in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Ph.D in 1966. It lasts from December 26 – January 1 and the foundations of the holiday are based on ancient African festivals. This … Continue reading →

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Kente Cloth

Posted on January 10, 2008 by admin

The Kente Cloth is an Asante ceremonial cloth hand-woven on a horizontal treadle loom. It is made from threads of different colors. The weaver may use red, green, yellow and black threads to weave the strips of cloth. The cloth … Continue reading →

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