Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1996)
4 P age B2 25, 1996 • T he P ortland O bserver D ecember Preparing for Kwanzaa BY D r , C onrad W, W ok rill T he K w anzaa season is rig h t around the corner and, once again, the N ational Black U nited Front (N B U F), C hicago C hapter, is pre paring for our sponsorship o f the annual cityw ide K aram u Ya Imam (feats of Faith) K w anzaa ce leb ra tion. This y e a r’s K aram u Ya Im ani (Feast o f Faith) K w anzaa celeb ra tion will be held on W ednesday, Jan uary I. 1997 at K ennedy King C o l lege. 68(X) S W entw orth. The ce le bration will begin at noon. It is estim ated that more than 18 million A frican-A m ericans partici pate in som e sort o f K w anzaa event In the wake o f the rising A frican- A merican com m unity begins p repar ing for the K w anzaa season. In order lor this to occur parents, teachers, principals, m inisters, business peo ple and com m unity activists m ust begin preparation imm ediately. The first question that should be asked in preparation for the K w anzaa season is, what is K w anzaa and why is it as im portant for A frican-A m er ican people? In the 1960s, the Black Pow er explosion shook up A m erica and suc cessfully began the dism antling o f the legal system o f racial segregation in the south H ow ever many blacks felt there was adeeper m eaning to the ideas o f f reedom , justice, and eq u al ity that had not been advocated by Civil Rights M ovem ent. The call for Black Power by C ongressm an A dam Clayton Powell. K w am e Ture (a.k.a. Stokely C arm ichael), and others gave a new im petus for the Black L ibera tion M ovem ent in America. W hen the sm oke cleared from the W alts rebellion in 1965, an org an i zation em erged in the Los Angeles, C alifornia area called "U S ”. Ils lead er, Dr. M aulana K arenga, becam e a noted spokesm an for the indepen dence, liberation and the acquisition of pow er for A frican-A m erican peo ple. (us) a set o f priorities and lead to (our) liberation and a h igher level of human life And this is a major rea son that Kwanzaa should be celebrat ed by all African-American people. The concept o f K w anzaa strikes at the root o f the A frican C entered M ovem ent in this country. It pro vides a forum for us as a people to define ourselves in the context of their own experience. Kwanzaa is officially celebrated D ecem ber 26 to January I si and each A fter intense study of African cul day is dedicated to on principle o f the tural traditions, Dr. K arenga estab N guzo Saba (the Seven Principles of lished the only nationally celebrated, Blackness is celebrated). T hey are : indigenous, non-heroic black holi D ecem ber 26 -U m oja (U nity): D e day in the United States that he called cem ber 2 7 -K u jic h a g u lia (S e lf D e Kwanzaa. term ination); D ecem ber 2 8 -U jim a The concept o f K w anzaa, as Dr. (Collective W ork and R esponsibili Karenga established it, was derived ty); D ecem ber 2 9 -U ja m a a (C ooper from the A frican custom o f celebrat ative E conom ics); D ecem ber 3 0 - ing the harvest season. Dr. K arenga’s N ia (P u rp o s e ); D e c e m b e r 3 1 - explains that, "The origin o f Kwanzaa Kuum ba (Creativity),; January I - on the A frican continent are in the Imani (Faith). agricultural celebrations called the Kwanzaa isacelebration that gives "first fruits" celebrations and to less African people in A m erica a re-affir er degree the full or general harvest mation of our greatness and the pos celebrations It is from the Swahili sibilities for continued growth. It is a phrase M atunda Ya K w anzaa". holiday season for us that gives us a Dr Karenga further explains, "The chance with our fam ilies and loved first fruit celebrations are recorded ones the prospects and future o f black in A frican history as far back as liberation It gives our children a E gypt and N ubia and appear in an positive reinforcem ent for w hat we cient and m odern tim es in other clas must continue to fight for as a people. sical A frican civilizations such as If you are not fam iliar with how to A shantiland and Y orubaland.” celebrate K w anzaa, I suggest you Dr. K arenga created K w anzaa to purchase and read Dr. K arenga’s introduce black people to new val book, The A frican A m erican H oli ues, “w hich, if practiced, would give day o f Kwanzaa. ^77^e (7?ose T ’was the night before C hrist mas, when Santa stopped in, to pick up some tickets for the show. New Edition. Box O ffice Betty was there with a smile, and suggested that Santa look over the schedule a while. He agreed that the stockings that are hung with such care, could be filled with a ticket or even a pair. "B as ketball, hockey, concerts galore, what a great gift idea. I’ll need three billion m ore!" Betty suggested S an ta stick with his toys, but use co n cert tickets for the very best girls and boys. So write him an em ail and let Santa know, why you deserve e /e /\S a s i£ a (j/a u s tickets to a Holiday show! The follow ing show s are in San ta ’s Bag o f G oodies: Ford Far West C lassic at the Rose G arden on D e cem ber 27th and 28th; Sm ashing Pum pkins in concert at the Rose G arden on January 7th, 1997; New Edition in concert at the M em orial C oliseum on M onday, F ebruary 3rd: Steven C urtis Chapm an in concert at the Rose G arden on Saturday, Febru ary 8th; Trail B lazers vs. Detroit Pistons at the Rose G arden on T ues day, January 14th; W inter Hawks vs. Prince G eorge at the Rose G arden on Sunday, February 9th. Email toS anta@ rosequarter.com . (Decf ‘The Tiatfs ‘W ith (Boughs O f good (Mental (Health The Holiday Season, a time when emotions can run amuck! Too much holiday spending? Too much cheer? How about those good times, bad times with the folks and the family ? Or did you rekindle some old relationships and wish you hadn’t? Better still, ate too much food - pound cake — hurry, hurry to the gym and sign up for one year, know ing you’ll probably never make it past the second month. hard to cope with... “The loss of a loved one moved you to spend the holidays alone.” Add expert advice to your holiday stories on “how to survive the holiday season.” Call the Garlington Center mental health experts. Kwanzaa 1996 You must include your full name em ail address, phone num ber and fax num ber (if you have a fax), and be sure to tell Santa which show you w ant to see! Only one entry allow ed per per son, duplicates will be ineligible. If Gifts for healthful cooking Still having trouble com pleting that gift list? Here are m ore great gifts ideas that can help your loved ones eat for better health in the new year ♦ Microwave oven—If you real ly want to .splurge, a microwave oven can be a god send to the per son who is too busy to spend a lot oj time in the kitchen Microwaves are perfect for steaming healthful foods like fish and vegetables deli ciously without fat. ♦ Non-stick p a n s-A great way to cut fat in cooking, ad they will last a long time if caredfor proper ly by using only wooden or plastic Free Tri-Met holiday shuttles to PDX Holiday travelers can avoid the seasonal traffic and parking crunch by taking free Tri-M et holiday shut tle buses to Portland International A irport (PDX). The shuttle buses run betw een PD X and T ri-M e t’s G ate w ay T ransit C enter today through Ja n uary 2. The buses operate every 20 m inutes from 4:30 a.m .-9:00 p.m. S h u ttle b u se s c o n n e c t w ith MAX light rail trains at G atew ay. G atew ay T ransit C enter is located at NE 99th betw een G lisan and Halsey. Because o f lim ited p ark ing at G atew ay T ransit C enter, travelers should not park o v er night. For more inform ation about free airport shuttles, call T ri-M et at 2 3 8 -R id e 7 :3 0 a .m .-5 :3 0 p in. weekdays. Free holiday nutrition advice Want to know how to make lower-fat holiday cookies and haked goods? Worried about how to safely keep Thanksgiving leftovers? Need ideas for healthier party foods? Get free, personalized answers to your nutrition questions from registered dietitians by calling the toll-free American Institute for Cancer Research Nutrition Hotline, 1-800-843- 8114. The AICR Nutrition Hotline operates weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. A list of free AICR cancer prevention brochures and healthful recipe booklets also are available. tions after the holidays, give AICR’s Nutrition Hotline a call, they are year-round as a free public service for you. holiday. The seven principles o f Kwanzaa— unity, self-determination, 2736 N.E. Rodney, Portland, Oregon (503) 281-4891 “ B e fo r e Y ou M u st M a k e a D e c is io n ” our families and communities and honor the lessons o f the past, we can Inspect the Beautiful Cox Funeral Chapel the idea that our great diversity can unite — nor divide - our society. As we rejoice in the rich cultural heritage o f the African American commu nity during Kwanzaa. let us work together to ensure that the meaning and energy o f this inspirmgfestival will remain with us throughout the coming year, bringing courage, renewal, and even greater hope for the future. Hillary joins me in sending best wishes for a wonderful holiday and every happiness in the year ahead. —William J. Clinton • Exciting Jobs • Technical Training 30 Days annual paid Vacation We Offer: • Good Starting Pay • Good Opportunity for Advancement • Free Medical & Dental If you’re 17 to 27 years old, a high school senior or graduate, and in good health, call: 1-800-GET-USCG Be part of the action... U.S. Coast Guard An Equal Opportunity Employer Planning your funeral is our first consideration. Equipped to serve all religions, races, veterans and fraternal Organizations. THE LARGEST MOST COMPLETE RETAIL FABRIC STORE I S THE WEST December 10 through January 7, 1997 ÇfKÇHPC (INCLUDES w A □V laavna gingher » • BOOKS 40 1 lFF* AL 40 OFF .™ CE 401 50 sc 9| 50 xx z % • SEWING BASKETS * 0/ And when you need help for those healthy eating resolu collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith -- teach us that when we come together to strengthen Today, we have a renewed sense o f hope in America, a hope based on Seeking exciting jobs in aviation, piloting, small boats, saving lives, stopping illicit drug trafficking and protecting our environment. www.rosequarter.com Cox Funeral Home exchange o f gifts. Kwanzaa helps us celebrate the human experience and appreciate our many blessings. MEN & WOMEN ‘a bri the world rejoice as together we enter into the spirit o f this uplifting face the future with joy and optimism Through prayer, song, and the cutting home-made pasta. The ide al gift fo r any one who loves to cook Italian sty le. ♦ Quinoa—Quinoa is just one o f several exotic grains that can live up one's everyday diet and supply whole-grain fiber. Gourmet and health food stores carry quinoa; a home-made gift-pack might also include packaged barley, bulgur wheat, and couscous. * Roasting racks—For placing in roasting pans to let the fa t drip away from meats and poultry. (To defeat those drippings fo r a non fa t gravy, use a defatting gravy- maker, described above). WANTED you attempt toenter more than twice, you may find coal rather than tick ets in your stocking! Santa will judge entries based on creativity, o rig i nally and content and w inning en tries may be posted on Rose Q uarter Online. T o w rite S an ta go to h ttp :// Warm greetings to everyone celebrating Kwanzaa. The hearts o f millions o f men and women across America and around utensils and nonabrasive cleaning materials. Other good fat-free cook ware is made o f anodized alumi num, or has a ceramic or enamel finish. ♦ Olive oils—Dozens o f specialty brands are now available in differ ent grades o f "purity" and can be purchased already flavored with herbs, in attractive bottles. Olive oil contains mostly monounsaturated fatty acids and, while still recom mended by healthy experts to be used in moderation like all fats, has been found to lower harmful blood cho lesterol. * Pasta tnachine-For rolling and CHRISTMAS MERCHANDISE • WOOL /0 OUTERWEAR [)/ • ALL FLANNEL (INCXLTMSCHILDREN S A PIAIDS) ---------------- OFF ON THESE PAT • McCall's • Simpficih • Butterkk • Bun 1 ■ 1 K W ,X \ \ K i t , I l l s l l l < I M \ l \ s K IIIIIO X '«> «Km o c n ru. lu / n n . x u t K SIOKh FOR “MANAGFR’S SPFC1AIS" 1 RI I Ml IKK Rs 1 r A j erome Tanner Funeral Director / stark / STREET I \b >\ I s \ 11 KJ u I » •. u ’) ”| hii s| \J >\S "p»ti U IIO H M l I HOI Rs M < )\ I Kl ~ Ao.,ms ''Ml KJ IM 9 ‘■'.nn-N|xn M \I)M II RETAIL-WHOLESALE EREE PARKING CARS • BU SES • RVs TOO S.E. 122nd Ave. Portland, OR 252-9530 I
