White, Conrad Nicholas,Huntley, Jr Carew, Topper Jones, Vickie Johnson, Henry Barrow-Murray, Barbara

Description

In this clip Brother Imara talks about the origin of the Kwanzaa since it was first by formed by Ron Karenga in the late 1960s. Overall the program focuses on the meaning and celebration of Kwanzaa, the African celebration of first fruits. Segments include "man on the street" interviews conducted by two middle school students (who ask shoppers if they know what Kwanzaa is), in-studio performances by the St. Joseph's Community School Junior and Senior Choirs, a Kwanzaa question-and-answer session with Brother Imara, an in-studio Kwanzaa ceremony; and performances of the folktales "Thunder and Lightning" and "Why God Lives in the Sky" by storyteller Brother Blue (Dr. Hugh Morgan Hill). Produced by Topper Carew. Directed by Conrad White.

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