Kinara’s Children: Everyday Heroes
A work eternally in progress.
Many thanks to Maulana Karenga the creator of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba.
A work eternally in progress.
Many thanks to Maulana Karenga the creator of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba.
Another entry into my series Kinara’s Children. Here we have Ujima representing the third day of Kwanzaa and the principle of Collective Work and Responsibility.
African America was founded in 1619 when the first enslaved Africans were brought to the Jamestown colony. Our founding fathers included mothers as well, united in the bondage of chains and mutual support. Together they established a unity, a politic, and a culture which is what defines a nation. Although many methods were used to control and minimize our people, our memory and resolve remain unbroken.
The Children and I will be working this show next Saturday. I’ll be bringing cards, new prints, and some witty conversation (I think it’s witty anyway). This is the event to be at if you’re in North East Ohio. All events are free and will be held on the campus of Kent State University in…
When we suggested Ujamaa make himself up as an African Hero for Halloween we should have known he’d go all out. So it’s no surprise that Ujamaa, the Entrepreneur, decided to dress up this year as Mansa Musa, the 14th Century West African ruler who is said to be the richest man of all…
I’ve recently been working with a new piece of graphics software. Affinity Designer is a combo vector and paint program. Very powerful yet reasonably priced. I thought I’d whip up a quick background for Kuumba but the more I worked with Designer the more I enjoyed the experience.
Kuumba, Umoja and baby Nia take a stroll through their neighborhood. Who will they meet? Stay tuned to find out! You can order a matted print here or find it at the Gift Shop with other gifts for friends and family. Available with or without text. Text version[wp_cart_button name=”Kuumba’s Family Text” price=”9.95″ thumbnail=”http://www.kinaraschildren.com/wp-content/uploads/Kuumba-and-fam-Final-web-499×700.jpg” description=”5 x…