Seven principles, one people: How Kwanzaa connects Black Americans to their heritage

Seven principles, one people: How Kwanzaa connects Black Americans to their heritage

Discover the significance of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African heritage and culture. Learn about the seven core principles and why they matter.

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Source: nambitomo / Getty Kwanzaa is more than just a celebration or a holiday after Christmas; it’s a way to honor principles and guidelines that help to uplift the Black community. Kwanzaa was created nearly 60 years ago by college professor and Black nationalist Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. It was created after the Watts riots in Los Angeles as an effort to unite and uplift the Black community. The holiday, derived from the Swahili phrase “ma…