Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated in countries with large African descendant populations.The holiday, which serves as a nationwide communal event reinforcing self-determination and unity in the face of oppression, spans seven days from the day after Christmas through New Years Day. It is observed in large, city-sponsored e…

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A beginner's guide to Kwanzaa, nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community

Kwanzaa was the creation of Maulana Karenga, a college professor who was inspired by South African first-fruits celebrations and other Swahili traditions. There are many components of Kwanzaa, but the culmination of the celebration is a feast known as Karamu on December 31.

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Kwanzaa is a celebration of the African culture, commemorated in countries with large African descendant populations, such as the United States, Jamaica, France, Canada, and Brazil.  Founded in 1966, the holiday, which serves as a nationwide communal event reinforcing self-determination and unity in the face of oppression, spans seven days from the day after Christmas through New Year’s Day.  It is observed in large, city-sponsored events as wel…

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Kwanzaa is a celebration of freedom

Kwanzaa is much more than a holiday; it is a space to reflect on the values of unity, self-determination and community responsibility. Through these two films, we can immerse ourselves in the richness of its principles and the spiritual legacy of resistance of the Afro-descendant culture.

Kwanzaa es mucho más que una festividad; es un espacio para reflexionar sobre los valores de unidad, autodeterminación y responsabilidad comunitaria. A través de estas dos películas, podemos sumergirnos en la riqueza de sus principios y en el legado espiritual de resistencia de la cultura afrodescendiente.

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Kwanzaa, which begins today, is a seven-day celebration created during the civil rights movement that focuses on cultivating and appreciating the lives of African Americans, their past and present.

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Kwanzaa, a celebration of African culture, begins today

Although Kwanzaa is a relatively “young” holiday, it has become a very meaningful celebration of African-American heritage and culture. It’s reported that up to 12 million Americans celebrate the beloved holiday. And if you — like many people — think it’s simply an alternative to Christmas, think again. Though also celebrated at the end of December, the entirely separate celebration has its own rich history and many touching traditions that set …

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Celebrating Family, Culture, & Community With Kwanzaa

The annual celebration of African-American culture honors 7 principles, one for each day, teaching lessons for families to live by. The first one is Umoja, which represents unity. Kwanzaa runs through January 1.

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Kwanzaa celebrations begin December 26

Midtown Global Market is hosting a multi-day Kwanzaa celebration from December 26 to December 31, featuring storytelling, youth-led activities, performances, and a fashion show, all centered around the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The post Celebrate Kwanzaa’s Spirit of Unity at Midtown Global Market appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.

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Kwanzaa is celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Spearheaded by Dr. Maulana Karenga, the holiday is a celebration of unity and family.

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A Complete Guide To Celebrating Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa, a Pan-African celebration created in 1966, is a week-long event that emphasizes the seven principles of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith, and is a way for African Americans to reclaim their histories and foster community and cultural pride. The post Made by Us for Us: Kwanzaa’s Enduring Legacy appeared first on The Washington Informer.

A beginner's guide to Kwanzaa, nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community

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