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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The second day of Kwanzaa is Kujichagulia, which is Swahili for Self- Determination. Kujichagulia, or Self-determination means to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves ...

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 ...

Day 2 of Kwanzaa is celebrated on December 27. As with Umoja, the celebration begins with the leader asking “Habari gani?” or “What’s happening?” of those who are in attendance. On day two, the answer ...

"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 ...

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.