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Celebrating the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa!

by Brooklyn Reader December 24, 2021December 24, 2021

Kwanzaa is a Kiswahili word that means “first fruits.” The seven-day festival was founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga as a way for African Americans to celebrate through the holidays using community building practices shared across the continent of Africa. In fact, Kwanzaa has similarities with the Yam Festival in Ghana and Nigeria. Five […]

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Imani, the Seventh Principle of Kwanzaa, means ‘Faith’

by Brooklyn Reader January 1, 2021January 25, 2021
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Kuumba, the Sixth Principle of Kwanzaa, Means ‘Creativity’

by Brooklyn Reader December 31, 2020January 25, 2021
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Nia, the Fifth Day of Kwanzaa Means ‘Purpose’

by Brooklyn Reader December 30, 2020January 25, 2021
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Ujima, the Third Principle of Kwanzaa, means ‘Collective Work and Responsibility’

by Brooklyn Reader December 28, 2020January 25, 2021
Posted inFeatured News Archive, Lifestyle & Culture

Kujichagulia, the Second Principle of Kwanzaa, Means ‘Self-Determination’

by Brooklyn Reader December 27, 2020January 25, 2021
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Imani, the Seventh Principle of Kwanzaa, means ‘Faith’

by Brooklyn Reader January 1, 2020January 28, 2021
Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Kuumba, the Sixth Principle of Kwanzaa, Means ‘Creativity’

by Brooklyn Reader December 31, 2019January 28, 2021
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Posted inLifestyle & Culture

Nia, the Fifth Day of Kwanzaa Means ‘Purpose’

by Brooklyn Reader December 30, 2019January 28, 2021
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Posted inFeatured News Archive

Ujima, the Third Principle of Kwanzaa, means ‘Collective Work and Responsibility’

by Brooklyn Reader December 28, 2019January 28, 2021
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Posted inFeatured News Archive, Lifestyle & Culture

Kujichagulia, the Second Principle of Kwanzaa, Means ‘Self-Determination’

by Brooklyn Reader December 27, 2019January 28, 2021
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