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Do African Americans Really Care About Kwanzaa? [POLL]

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:27:17 +0000

Here in Buffalo Kwanzaa is and has always been a big deal. In fact, the Kwanzaa celebration in Buffalo is one of the largest in the country and the founder of Kwanzaa Maulana Karenga said that the people of Buffalo are some of the most “Kwanzaa conscious” in the country! But Wisconsin state Sen. Glenn [...]

The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa [VIDEO]

WBLK Staff — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:00:52 +0000

Kwanzaa runs from December 26th through January 1st and celebrates the culture of African people. Kwanzaa is based on these seven principles Umoja (oo-MOH-jah): Unity Success starts with Unity. Unity of family, community, nation and race. Kujichagulia (koo-jee-chah-goo-LEE-ah): Self-Determination To be responsible for ourselves. To create your own destiny. Ujima (oo-JEE-mah): Collective work and responsibility [...]

Should We Practice The Principles of Kwanzaa Year-Round? [KNOW THYSELF COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY]

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:02:53 +0000

Kwanzaa was created in 1966 as the first specifically African American holiday by Maulana Karenga. It gives African Americans an alternative holiday and opportunity to celebrate ourselves and history, rather than simply imitating the practice of the dominant society. Kwanzaa has its roots in the Black Nationalist movement of the 1960s and was established as [...]

"Nia" (Purpose) – Today's Principle For Kwanzaa [VIDEO]

Chris Reynolds — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:11:02 +0000

The name Kwanzaa has its origins in the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” that means “first fruits”. The celebration of Kwanzaa with family is done in a variety of ways from storytelling, African drums, poetry, and a traditional meal. On each of the seven nights, the family gathers and a child lights one of the candles on the Kinara (which is the candleholder), then one of the seven principles is discussed.