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DESCRIPTION:Pastor Welton Pleasant II, President, California State Baptist Convention 
 is our featured guest and keynote speaker at the 20th Anniversary, 
 California State Capitol Kwanzaa Celebration.\n\nCome and tour the 
 California State Capitol and experience a special Kwanzaa Celebration 
 beginning at Noon, Saturday, December 29, 2018, 4th Floor, in the Historic 
 John Burton Room, California State Capitol, as we are honored to welcome 
 Pastor Welton Pleasant II, Christ Second Baptist Church, Long Beach, 
 California, President of the California State Baptist Convention as our 
 special guest and keynote speaker, on the 4th Day of 
 Kwanzaa.\n\nEstablished in 1966, our “California Grown” Kwanzaa Holiday 
 began as a positive response in the aftermath of the Watts Riots, part of 
 the Modern Civil Rights Movement.  Matunda Ya Kwanzaa, is a Swahili phrase 
 that means, “First Fruits of the Harvest.”  \n\nKwanzaa firmly 
 reestablishes our authentic ancient Pan African Agricultural Celebrations, 
 as a spiritual, festive, joyous celebration of the oneness and goodness of 
 life.\n\nDr. Maulana Karenga, the son of a Maryland Baptist Minister and 
 Black Family Farmer, utilized many familiar faith based traditions of 
 “First Fruits of the Harvest” as the basis of the Pan African Holiday. 
 \n\nEveryone is invited to join us as we prepare for an amazing positive 
 way forward, building on the scripture, Genesis 15:12-14 from the King 
 James Version of the Bible.  \n\nBeginning August 1619, a ship of enslaved 
 Africans were kidnapped off the Kwanza River in Angola and then sold at the 
 Virginia Port, near Hampton Roads Harbor documenting 400 years of 
 enslavement and affliction ending August 2019.  Today, we honor our elders 
 and ancestors that have paid the price for our journey and prepare for 
 promised abundance. \n\nToday, the State of California is rapidly growing, 
 we are the 5th largest economy on earth.  Our broad and deep Agriculture 
 economy anchors many "California Grown" products that enjoy the highest 
 standard in the world.  From the Bay Area, Central Valley, Southern 
 California and San Diego the bounty of our Golden State is seen in many 
 leading industries.  \n\nPastor Welton Pleasant II, is well equipped to 
 share his life experiences with global trade and commerce and build upon 
 his special “Green the Church” message, perfect for this special 
 Kwanzaa season.\n\nThe California State Baptist Convention is composed of 
 over 300 churches from throughout Northern, Central and Southern California 
 and is the largest black faith based state convention in California.  
 Together, we will share the 7 principles, 7 symbols and 7 days of Kwanzaa 
 beginning in Unity and ending in Faith.\n\nEveryone is invited to join us 
 at the California State Capitol during this very special Kwanzaa 
 Season.\n\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/12/11/18819733.php
SUMMARY:Rev. Welton Pleasant II, keynote speaker 2018 California Capitol Kwanzaa Celebration
LOCATION:California State Capitol \n4th Floor ~ John Burton Room\n10th and L Street 
 \nSacaramento, California 
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/12/11/18819733.php
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