The core of Kwanzaa lies in the Nguzu Saba, the seven principles that guide each day's celebration. The first principle, Umoja (Unity), emphasizes maintaining unity within family, community ...

Kwanzaa comes once a year, but the principles are meant to be followed all year long—as is a healthy self-care regimen. So, whether you’re new to celebrating Kwanzaa or looking for a new way ...

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 ...

More than 50 people helped the Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization close out 2024 during a special Ujima Brunch that ...

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.

Carol Richardson, cultural affairs manager for the city of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs department, said the Kwanzaa celebration was the third time the museum hosted it, and ...

The seven principles are intended to be put into practice year-round and offer universal truth for all who respect it. Kwanzaa celebrations traditionally happen across Central Georgia and the world.

Umoja is one of her favorite Kwanzaa principles. “We need to educate our kids about being unified and about loving ourselves and loving each other, so unity is my favorite,” she says.

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 ...

The seven principles of Kwanzaa will be celebrated through a host of events across the Chicago area, but some event leaders are adamant that the traditionally African American holiday’s meaning ...