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One of the greatest powers in the world is the ability to define reality and cause others to accept it. This power is even increased although negatively when one can define reality and make others accept it even when it is to their disadvantage.

— Maulana Karenga Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle (2008)

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The white university is not primarily an educational institution but a political one, and it seeks to maintain the power base of American society.

Kwanzaa was conceived, created and introduced to the African community as an audacious act of self-determination.

Annual Kwanzaa Message (2009)

We have to distinguish between riots and revolts.… Riots are illegal. A revolt is legitimate because it is what people must do to express self-defense, self-determination, and self-direction.

Belief in spooks who threaten us if we don't worship them and demand we turn over our destiny and daily lives must be categorized as spookism and condemned.

Kawaida Theory: An Introductory Outline (1980)

We are not interested in spookism which is what our spiritualism in Africa degenerated into. That is, invested in a spook estate up in the sky and paying little attention to real estate on this earth.

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