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Commentary, Articles and Essays by Dr. Maulana Karenga

King, Memphis and the Morality of Sacrifice: Dangerous Unselfishness and Righteous Struggle

By Dr. Maulana KarengaDr. Maulana Karenga

By Dr. Maulana Karenga — In this month, we rightly turn toward Memphis and the martyrdom of Dr. Martin Luther King and again towards the enduring message and meaning of…

April 13, 2019

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Ron Daniels, who held the first Kwanzaa celebration in Youngstown 50 years ago, speaks during a Kwanzaa celebration at New Bethel Baptist Church on Wednesday night.

Former Y’town activist surprises crowd at Kwanzaa opening night

By IBW21News & Current Affairs

By William K. Alcorn, The Vindicator — Ron Daniels, former Youngstown community activist and television personality, introduced as one of the founders of Youngstown Kwanzaa 50 years ago, paid a surprise visit to the first day of this year’s weeklong event that celebrates African heritage in African-American culture. “When we started Kwanzaa here in the former West Federal Street YMCA, we were among the first in the United States to celebrate…

December 28, 2018

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December 24th Pre-Kwanzaa Edition of Vantage Point

By IBW21Vantage Point Radio, Video/Audio

December 24th Pre-Kwanzaa Edition of Vantage Point Topics Information and Perspectives on Kwanzaa Guests Dr. Segun Shabaka Assemblyman Charles Barron Ways to listen Vantage Point Radio with Dr. Ron Daniels,…

December 24, 2018

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Mark Thompson’s Contemporary Take on the Nguzo Saba — Seven Principles of Kwanzaa

By IBW21Commentaries/Opinions

“After some meaningful convos on Kwanzaa with Tamika Mallory on Christmas Day & Dr. Ron Daniels of IBW/The Institute of the Black World 21st Century the day after, I feel inspired to discuss today’s practical application of the Nguzo Saba. We need to get our you know whats together, honestly.”

December 29, 2017

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