Kwanzaa is a 7 day festival celebrating the African American people, their culture and their history. It is a time…
Some 44 years since its creation, the Kwanzaa celebration continues to stir a bevy of emotions. Founded in 1966 by…
Light is life. This is true for all people in all climates and all times. And it explains why for…
Imani (Faith) To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness…
Nia (Purpose) To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people…
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together.…
Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) To build and maintain our community together and make our brother’s and sister’s problems our…
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves. Kujichagulia principle says African Americans, like…
Kwanzaa was created to introduce and reinforce seven basic values of African culture which contribute to building and reinforcing family,…
From Stephanie L. Ogle at bellaonline.com: Kwanzaa is a spiritual remembrance of the past and a festive celebration of the…
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