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.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The day after Christmas is the first day of Kwanzaa, a seven-day celebration of African-American culture that began in 1966. The second day of Kwanzaa symbolizes ...

"Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African ... Food for the day: Dates, figs and milk. Day 2: Kujichagulia, Self-determination Principle: To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ...

No public events – Day of Reflection Denver Public Library Events: Friday, December 27th, 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. Kwanzaa Recipe, Craft, and Swap Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Citizens in Little Rock are celebrating Kwanzaa, which is currently on day 2. Auna Hearne, a community organizer shared about efforts made to share information about the ...

WASHINGTON — Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated in countries with ...

Now, as a mom to 2-year-old Gabrielle, she wants her daughter to learn much more about the African American cultural holiday. Thursday marks the first day of Kwanzaa, a weeklong, end-of-the-year ...

Thursday was the first day of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African American culture. To kick off the holiday, people gathered at the California Capitol. "Kwanzaa, it is just an amazing ...

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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 ...

EACH DAY IS DEDICATED TO ONE OF THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF KWANZAA, REPRESENTED WITH A CANDLE. THOSE PRINCIPLES INCLUDE FAITH, UNITY, CREATIVITY. TODAY, PRINCIPLE IS UNITY. IT REALLY IS ABOUT DAY ONE.