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	A '''Karamu Ya Imani''' (''Feast of Faith'') is a feast that takes place on January 1, the seventh day of the ] period. A Kwanzaa ceremony may include drumming and musical selections, libations, a reading of the African Pledge and the Principles of Blackness, reflection on the Pan-African colors, a discussion of the African principle of the day or a chapter in African history, a candle-lighting ritual, artistic performance, and, finally, a feast, a '''Karamu'''.{{Citation needed\|reason=There does not appear to be any source that supports this description of a Kwanzaa ceremony. Delete?\|date=December 2019}}		A '''Karamu Ya Imani''' (''Feast of Faith'') is a feast that takes place on January 1, the seventh day of the ] period. A Kwanzaa ceremony may include drumming and musical selections, libations, a reading of the African Pledge and the Principles of Blackness, reflection on the Pan-African colors, a discussion of the African principle of the day or a chapter in African history, a candle-lighting ritual, artistic performance, and, finally, a feast, a '''Karamu'''.{{Citation needed\|reason=There does not appear to be any source that supports this description of a Kwanzaa ceremony. Delete?\|date=December 2019}}

	The Karamu feast was developed in ] during a 1971 citywide movement of Pan-African organizations. It was proposed by ] of ] as a communitywide promotional and educational campaign. The initial Karamu Ya Imani occurred on January 1, 1973 at a 200-person gathering at the Ridgeland club.<ref name="Joseph">{{cite book\|last=Mayes\|first=Keith\|editor=Peniel Joseph\|editor-link=Peniel E. Joseph\|title=The Black Power Movement: Rethinking the Civil Rights-Black Power Era\|year=2006\|publisher=Taylor & Francis Group\|isbn=978-0-415-94596-7\|pages=244–245}}</ref>		The Karamu feast was developed in ] during a 1971 citywide movement of Pan-African organizations. It was proposed by ] of ] as a communitywide promotional and educational campaign. The initial Karamu Ya Imani occurred on January 1, 1973 at a 200-person gathering at the Ridgeland club, followed by the airing of grievances and feats of strength.<ref name="Joseph">{{cite book\|last=Mayes\|first=Keith\|editor=Peniel Joseph\|editor-link=Peniel E. Joseph\|title=The Black Power Movement: Rethinking the Civil Rights-Black Power Era\|year=2006\|publisher=Taylor & Francis Group\|isbn=978-0-415-94596-7\|pages=244–245}}</ref>

	In 1992, the ] of Chicago held one of the largest Karamu Ya Imani celebrations in the country. It included dancing, a youth ensemble and a keynote speech by NBUF and prominent black nationalist leader ].<ref name="McFarland">{{cite news\|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1992-12-25/entertainment/9204270266_1_three-red-candles-seven-principles-black-candle\|title=Kwanzaa Is A Time Of Reflection - Chicago Tribune\|last=McFarland\|first=Melanie\|date=December 25, 1992\|work=]\|accessdate=24 December 2011}}</ref>		In 1992, the ] of Chicago held one of the largest Karamu Ya Imani celebrations in the country. It included dancing, a youth ensemble and a keynote speech by NBUF and prominent black nationalist leader ].<ref name="McFarland">{{cite news\|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1992-12-25/entertainment/9204270266_1_three-red-candles-seven-principles-black-candle\|title=Kwanzaa Is A Time Of Reflection - Chicago Tribune\|last=McFarland\|first=Melanie\|date=December 25, 1992\|work=]\|accessdate=24 December 2011}}</ref>

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Celebratory feast of Kwanzaa

A Karamu Ya Imani (Feast of Faith) is a feast that takes place on January 1, the seventh day of the Kwanzaa period. A Kwanzaa ceremony may include drumming and musical selections, libations, a reading of the African Pledge and the Principles of Blackness, reflection on the Pan-African colors, a discussion of the African principle of the day or a chapter in African history, a candle-lighting ritual, artistic performance, and, finally, a feast, a Karamu.

The Karamu feast was developed in Chicago during a 1971 citywide movement of Pan-African organizations. It was proposed by Hannibal Afrik of Shule ya Watoto as a communitywide promotional and educational campaign. The initial Karamu Ya Imani occurred on January 1, 1973 at a 200-person gathering at the Ridgeland club, followed by the airing of grievances and feats of strength.

In 1992, the National Black United Front of Chicago held one of the largest Karamu Ya Imani celebrations in the country. It included dancing, a youth ensemble and a keynote speech by NBUF and prominent black nationalist leader Conrad Worrill.

Celebration

Kukaribisha (Welcoming)
Kuumba (Remembering)
Kuchunguza Tena Na Kutoa Ahadi Tena (Reassessment and Recommitment)
Kushangilia (Rejoicing)
Tamshi la Tambiko (Libation Statement)
Tamshi la Tutaonana (The Farewell Statement)

References

Medearis, Angela Shelf (1994), The Seven Days of Kwanzaa, Scholastic Paperbacks, ISBN 0-590-46360-8
Seton, Susannah (2000), Simple Pleasures for the Holidays, Conari, ISBN 1-57324-515-1
Brady, April A. (2000), Kwanzaa Karamu, Lerner Publishing Group, ISBN 0-87614-842-9
Karenga, Maulana (1998), Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community, and Culture, University of Sankore Press, ISBN 0-943412-21-8
Marsh, Carole (2003), Kwanzaa: Activities, Crafts, Recipes, and More!, Gallopade International, ISBN 0-635-02173-0
Anganza, Maitefa (2007), Kwanzaa: from Holiday to Every Day, Kensington Publishing Corporation, ISBN 0-7582-1665-3
Gamble-Gumbs, Ida (1998), How to Plan a Kwanzaa Celebration, Cultural Expressions, Inc., ISBN 0-9629827-1-7
Hintz, Martin (1996), Kwanzaa: Why We Celebrate It the Way We Do, Capstone Press, ISBN 1-56065-329-9
Asante, Molefi K.; Mazama, Ama (2005), Encyclopedia of Black Studies, SAGE, ISBN 0-7619-2762-X

Footnotes

Mayes, Keith (2006). Peniel Joseph (ed.). The Black Power Movement: Rethinking the Civil Rights-Black Power Era. Taylor & Francis Group. pp. 244–245. ISBN 978-0-415-94596-7.
McFarland, Melanie (December 25, 1992). "Kwanzaa Is A Time Of Reflection - Chicago Tribune". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 24 December 2011.

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	A '''Karamu Ya Imani''' (''Feast of Faith'') is a feast that takes place on January 1, the seventh day of the ] period. A Kwanzaa ceremony may include drumming and musical selections, libations, a reading of the African Pledge and the Principles of Blackness, reflection on the Pan-African colors, a discussion of the African principle of the day or a chapter in African history, a candle-lighting ritual, artistic performance, and, finally, a feast, a '''Karamu'''.{{Citation needed\|reason=There does not appear to be any source that supports this description of a Kwanzaa ceremony. Delete?\|date=December 2019}}		A '''Karamu Ya Imani''' (''Feast of Faith'') is a feast that takes place on January 1, the seventh day of the ] period. A Kwanzaa ceremony may include drumming and musical selections, libations, a reading of the African Pledge and the Principles of Blackness, reflection on the Pan-African colors, a discussion of the African principle of the day or a chapter in African history, a candle-lighting ritual, artistic performance, and, finally, a feast, a '''Karamu'''.{{Citation needed\|reason=There does not appear to be any source that supports this description of a Kwanzaa ceremony. Delete?\|date=December 2019}}

	The Karamu feast was developed in ] during a 1971 citywide movement of Pan-African organizations. It was proposed by ] of ] as a communitywide promotional and educational campaign. The initial Karamu Ya Imani occurred on January 1, 1973 at a 200-person gathering at the Ridgeland club.<ref name="Joseph">{{cite book\|last=Mayes\|first=Keith\|editor=Peniel Joseph\|editor-link=Peniel E. Joseph\|title=The Black Power Movement: Rethinking the Civil Rights-Black Power Era\|year=2006\|publisher=Taylor & Francis Group\|isbn=978-0-415-94596-7\|pages=244–245}}</ref>		The Karamu feast was developed in ] during a 1971 citywide movement of Pan-African organizations. It was proposed by ] of ] as a communitywide promotional and educational campaign. The initial Karamu Ya Imani occurred on January 1, 1973 at a 200-person gathering at the Ridgeland club, followed by the airing of grievances and feats of strength.<ref name="Joseph">{{cite book\|last=Mayes\|first=Keith\|editor=Peniel Joseph\|editor-link=Peniel E. Joseph\|title=The Black Power Movement: Rethinking the Civil Rights-Black Power Era\|year=2006\|publisher=Taylor & Francis Group\|isbn=978-0-415-94596-7\|pages=244–245}}</ref>

	In 1992, the ] of Chicago held one of the largest Karamu Ya Imani celebrations in the country. It included dancing, a youth ensemble and a keynote speech by NBUF and prominent black nationalist leader ].<ref name="McFarland">{{cite news\|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1992-12-25/entertainment/9204270266_1_three-red-candles-seven-principles-black-candle\|title=Kwanzaa Is A Time Of Reflection - Chicago Tribune\|last=McFarland\|first=Melanie\|date=December 25, 1992\|work=]\|accessdate=24 December 2011}}</ref>		In 1992, the ] of Chicago held one of the largest Karamu Ya Imani celebrations in the country. It included dancing, a youth ensemble and a keynote speech by NBUF and prominent black nationalist leader ].<ref name="McFarland">{{cite news\|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1992-12-25/entertainment/9204270266_1_three-red-candles-seven-principles-black-candle\|title=Kwanzaa Is A Time Of Reflection - Chicago Tribune\|last=McFarland\|first=Melanie\|date=December 25, 1992\|work=]\|accessdate=24 December 2011}}</ref>

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