Kemet and the African Worldview: Research, Rescue and Restoration
by Maulana Karenga, Jacob
H. Carruthers
List Price: $14.95 - Paperback - University of Sankore Press (June 1986)
Kawaida Theory: An African Communitarian Philosophy
by Maulana Karenga
List Price: $19.95 - Paperback - University of Sankore Press
(August 1, 2003)
Publisher's Note
Dr. Maulana Karenga,
activist-scholar, university professor, creator of Kwanzaa, author, Seba (moral
teacher) in the ancient Egyptian Maatian (Kawaida) tradition, stands as a major
figure in the African American liberation movement & in African American
social-ethical & cultural philosophy. This long-awaited book sets out in a
critical but accessible way the main lines of thought, the fundamental
contentions & central concepts of his philosophy, Kawaida. KAWAIDA THEORY
contains the author's most recent contributions to critical debates in African
American social discourse. In its 30-year history of development, KAWAIDA has
been embraced & put to use in various intellectual & programmatic
movements & discourses such as : Black liberation, Black Studies, Black
student & youth movements, Black Arts, Afrocentricity, rites of passage
programs, ancient Egyptian & other classical studies, independent schools
& of course, Kwanzaa which has spread some of the central values &
concepts of KAWAIDA among millions of practitioners throughout the world African
community. KAWAIDA, as critical social & cultural theory, understands itself
as an ongoing dialogue with African culture in the continuous quest to discover
& bring forth the bet of what it means to be both African & human.
Maulana Karenga's carefully reasoned presentation of KAWAIDA THEORY demonstrates
his groundedness & insightfulness in African culture & the continued
vitality of the KAWAIDA tradition in addressing critical contemporary issues.
Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture
by Maulana Karenga
List Price: $24.95 - Hardcover - University of Sankore Press
(October 1997)
Editorial Review
The complete Kwanzaa book that educators and parents have been waiting for has
arrived. Written by the creator of the holiday, this book presents the
continental African and African-American origins of the celebration, a chapter
on each of the Seven Principles, explanations of the meaning of related symbols,
suggested activities, and a wrap-up section in which Karenga answers frequently
asked questions. The beginning chapter provides a concise overview of the
holiday, with subsequent chapters providing in-depth information on the
"first-fruits" or harvest festivals that provided the basis for
Kwanzaa. The attractive layout features plenty of white space with text blocks
broken up by both full-color and black-and-white photographs (from the author's
very first Kwanzaa celebration) and illustrations. This book belongs in every
library, both as a reference book and for general circulation. A chapter on
Swahili terminology and Kwanzaa greetings is included and a bibliography
provides extensive references for those interested in further research.
Million Man March/Day of Absence: A Commemorative Anthology: Speeches, Commentary, Photography, Poetry, Illustrations, Documents
by Haki R. Madhubuti (Editor), Maulana
Karenga (Editor)
From: $10.00 - Paperback - Third World Press; 1st edition (January 1996)
Selections from the Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt
by Maulana Karenga
List Price: $9.95 - Paperback - University of Sankore Press
- 2nd edition (June 1989)
Book Review
Maulana Karenga has put together a very good collection of Kemetic texts in the
Husia, (a word Karenga coined from Hu and Sia, the two guardians of Ra) an
anthology of ancient Egyptian wisdom texts, hymns and other spiritual works. As
part of Karenga's project to create one central source for African spirituality
texts, this book is a wonderful addition to any Kemetic or African or
spiritual/religious library. A disappointment is that he appears not to have
done his own translations from the hieroglyphs but to have relied on other
authors' translations - perhaps in a future version Karenga will take his own
turn at translating the ancient texts, as his current paraphrases are insightful
and uplifting.
Introduction to Black Studies
by Maulana Karenga
From: $10.90 - Paperback - University of Sankore Press
- 2nd edition (December 1993)
Customer Review
This is an excellent introduction to the breadth and depth of Black Studies.
Karenga treats the subject with great care and the details of a scholar. He
provides a great bibliography to help the reader locate the views and ideas of
others. This book is also great for classroom use. Students love it. You will
grow with this book. It is well written and easy to follow. He systematically
builds each chapter for the reader. It is a classic and a must read for anyone
who is remotely interested in Black Studies. I highly recommend it!
The Book of Coming Forth by Day: The Ethics of the Declarations of Innocence
by Maulana Karenga
List Price: $9.95 - Paperback - University of Sankore Press; (December 1990)
The Ethics of the Declarations of Innocence.
Maat, the Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics (Africanstudies-History, Politics, Economics and Culture)
by Maulana Karenga
List Price: $85.00 - Hardcover
- Routledge; (October 2003)
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The African American Holiday of Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community & Culture
by Maulana Karenga
From $2.75 - Paperback - University of Sankore Press (March 1989)
Out of Print--Limited Availability
Reconstructing Kemetic Culture
by Maulana Karenga
Out of Print - Paperback - University of Sankore Press
Reprint edition (December 1996)
Out of Print--Limited Availability
