The seven principles of Kwanzaa, known as Nguzo Saba, form the celebration’s philosophical core. Each day focuses attention on a specific principle that guides personal growth and community ...

each day's Kwanzaa principles are discussed and celebrated," said Dr. Jeter Fonee Jones Giles, who helped put on the event. For attendees like Vicki Washington, the celebration was a chance to ...

It wasn't until nearly 30 years after Kwanzaa's founding, though, that it was federally recognized as a holiday. The week-long celebration focuses one of seven principles, known as the Nguzo Saba ...

It will teach children the Nguzo Saba, or "seven principles" of Kwanzaa, highlighted by gorgeous linoleum block prints by Daniel Minter. This Coretta Scott King honor book tells the journey of ...

Carol Richardson, cultural affairs manager for the city of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs department, ...

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.

Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga to: Reaffirm and restore African heritage and culture. Introduce and reinforce Nguzo Saba, or the seven principles Serve as a nationally ...

Are you feeling it?” local artist and musician Brother Rumas asked several dozen people swaying enthusiastically at a ...

On Saturday, residents gathered at the Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center to celebrate Kwanzaa, a holiday deeply rooted in ...