Created by activist Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is observed December 26th through January 1st with each day has a significant meaning. The second day is KUJICHAGULIA, which means SELF-DETERMINATION.

At its core, Kujichagulia emphasizes the importance of self-respect and cultural pride. It calls on individuals and communities to honor the legacy, history, and contributions of African and ...

The core of Kwanzaa lies in the Nguzu Saba, the seven principles that guide each day's celebration. The first principle, Umoja (Unity), emphasizes maintaining unity within family, community ...

26, Kwanzaa began. "Kwanzaa is an African ... It runs for seven days, with each day dedicated to one of seven principles "drawn from communitarian values found throughout the African continent ...

Kwanzaa occurs over the same seven days every year, from December 26 until January 1. It lasts seven days in order to honour the core seven principles ... on the last day. Those celebrating ...

WASHINGTON — Kwanzaa has become ... The holiday is governed by seven principles, known collectively as the Nguzo Saba, and a different principle is celebrated each day: Umoja (Unity ...

(Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer) Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday celebrated at the ... concerts and festivals. The principles are expressed in Swahili, one of the most widely spoken languages ...