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 ...

26 — Today is the first day of Kwanzaa, the celebration of African ... The post ️🖤💚 Happy Kwanzaa appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.

One reason Kamala was unlikely to celebrate Kwanzaa (though reasonably likely to celebrate Diwali) is that the holiday was only invented in 1966, when Kamala was 2, by Ron Karenga -- and it didn't ...

Happy first day of Kwanzaa! — Preston “Highbrow Negro” Mitchum (@PrestonMitchum) December 26, 2018 Karenga explained the significance of the festival while at an event at the Memorial Art ...

While Kwanzaa is not a public holiday, its first day coincides with the Day After Christmas, which is a public holiday in several states including North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.

INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens gathered at The Amp at 16 Tech in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, Dec. 26 to recognize the first day of Kwanzaa ... ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to participate. "Happy ...

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.

Hopefully, Kamala Harris’ failed presidential campaign won’t dampen her fond recollection of celebrating Kwanzaa as a little girl, sitting around the Festivus pole with the whole family.