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Baylor BU Multicultural Affairs Annual Events Kente Ceremony Kente Symbols and Colors
  • Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month
  • Black History Month
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Week
  • Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Kente Ceremony
    • Kente History
    • Kente Symbols and Colors
  • Native American Heritage Month
  • Mosaic Week
  • Multicultural Affairs Director's Roundtable
  • Women's History Month

Kente Symbols and Colors

Yellow represents things that are holy and precious. 
Red represents strong political and spiritual feelings. 
Green represents growth and good health. 
Black represents strong spiritual energy and the spirit of one's ancestors. 

Kente Symbol Knowledge

"He who does not know can know from learning."--Symbol of Knowledge, life-long education and continued quest for knowledge."

Kente Symbol Faith

"By God's grace."--Symbol of faith and trust in God

Kente Symbol Greatness

Adinkrahene--Chief of the adinkra symbols--Symbol of greatness, charisma and leadership

Kente Symbol Soul

Golden Stool and Key 
Golden Stool--The Golden Stool represents the people, the soul of the nation and the good fortune of the nation 
Key--This symbolizes a key to unlock everyone's inherent intelligence. Education is the Key to success.

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