The purpose of Kwanzaa is to celebrate African American heritage, family and community. Each segment of The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa focuses on the specific principle of that day and sheds ...

Kwanzaa comes once a year, but the principles are meant to be followed all year long—as is a healthy self-care regimen. So, whether you’re new to celebrating Kwanzaa or looking for a new way ...

The free event highlighted traditional African American customs and focused on the seven principles of Kwanzaa: Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Ujima (Collective Work and ...

Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African culture and community that takes place from the day after Christmas through New Year's Day. The holiday is governed by seven principles, known ...

Kwanzaa’s principles are meant to be applied year round, bringing more goodness not just to the holidays, but to the days and years ahead.

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 of the festival, as outlined by Karenga.

The night also included the lighting of the kinara, a traditional candle symbolizing the seven principles of Kwanzaa: umoja (unity), kujichagulia (self-determination), ujima (collective work and ...

Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center Friday evening to listen to two presentations: the history of Kwanzaa and the significance of the day’s principle. Carol Richardson, cultural affairs ...