Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline

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Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline is a foundational work by Maulana Karenga that systematically presents his African-centered philosophical framework of Kawaida, which underlies the creation of Kwanzaa and emphasizes cultural nationalism, ethics, and social change.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf book
non-fiction book
philosophical work
aimsTo contribute to Black liberation thought
offer an African-centered framework for ethics
provide a systematic presentation of Kawaida theory
associatedWith US Organization (United Slaves) founded by Maulana Karenga
author Maulana Karenga
clarifies the conceptual foundations of Kawaida
the relationship between culture and revolution
context post-1960s Black liberation struggles in the United States
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
describes Kawaida as a philosophy of cultural and social change
Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline self-linksurface differs
surface form: Kawaida as a synthesis of the best of African thought and practice

cultural nationalism as a strategy for liberation
emphasizes cultural grounding as a basis for liberation
self-determination and collective responsibility
the reconstruction of African culture in the diaspora
the role of ethics in social practice
genre introductory text
theoretical outline
hasPart analysis of culture as a basis for liberation
discussion of social practice and struggle
discussion of the principles underlying Kwanzaa
outline of Kawaida’s ethical framework
influenced African American cultural nationalism
contemporary Kawaida philosophy
discourse on Kwanzaa
language English
mainSubject Afrocentrism
surface form: African-centered philosophy

Kawaida philosophy
surface form: Kawaida theory

cultural nationalism
ethics
social change
philosophicalDiscipline Africana philosophy
ethics
social and political philosophy
philosophicalTradition African-centered thought
Black nationalist thought
relatedTo Black liberation movements
surface form: Black liberation movement

Kwanzaa
Nguzo Saba
Pan-Africanism
targetAudience activists in Black liberation movements
scholars of African American thought
students of Africana studies
theoreticalBasisFor the creation of Kwanzaa

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Maulana Karenga notableWork Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline
Ronald McKinley Everett notableWork Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline
this entity surface form: Kawaida theory
Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline describes Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Kawaida as a synthesis of the best of African thought and practice