Dr. Maulana Karenga is professor and chair of Africana Studies at California State University, Long Beach. He holds two Ph.D.’s – his first in political science with focus on the theory and practice of nationalism; and his second in social ethics with a focus on the classical African ethics of ancient Egypt. Dr. Karenga is also widely recognized as the creator of Kwanzaa, an African American and Pan-African holiday celebrated throughout the world. He is the author of the authoritative book on ...
Dr. Maulana Karenga is professor and chair of Africana Studies at California State University, Long Beach. He holds two Ph.D.’s – his first in political science with focus on the theory and practice of nationalism; and his second in social ethics with a focus on the classical African ethics of ancient Egypt. Dr. Karenga is also widely recognized as the creator of Kwanzaa, an African American and Pan-African holiday celebrated throughout the world. He is the author of the authoritative book on the subject, Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.
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