The kinara holds the next symbol of Kwanzaa which is the mishumaa saba (the seven candles). The mishumaa saba are symbolic of the Nguzo Saba, the Seven Principles, the hub and hinge on which the ...

So, whether you’re new to celebrating Kwanzaa or looking for a new way to celebrate the non-religious holiday, below we outline ways to approach the seven principles through self-care.

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 ...

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 ...

Kwanzaa is derived from the Swahili phrase 'matunda ya kwanza, ' which means "first fruit of the harvest." The Nguzo Saba, also known as the seven principles of Kwanzaa, will be celebrated ...

Kwanzaa, instituted in 1966 by African American professor and activist Dr. Maulana Karenga, takes place annually from December 26th to January 1st. To make our collective vocation the building and ...

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 ...

Subsequent days focus on principles such as Kujichagulia ... which is lit during the nightly ceremonies. Kwanzaa also incorporates seven symbols, reflecting the values of African culture.

“It took self-determination to make it a school.” The seven principles of Kwanzaa include umoja (unity), kugichagulia (self-determination), ujima (collective work and responsibility), ujamaa ...