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What is Kwanzaa and why we celebrate
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a seven-day, non-religious celebration that emphasizes family, culture, and community. Each day is dedicated to honoring a specific principle derived from African heritage, and the final day culminates in a feast known as Karamu on New Year’s Day.
It was Introduced in 1966 by Dr. Maulana ‘Ron’ Karenga during the height of the Black Power movement and was created to acknowledge and address the racial and economic challenges faced by African Americans.
After studying various beliefs and practices from all 54 African countries, Karenga developed a week-long observance that combined educational and spiritual elements he believed would benefit people of African descent living outside the continent. He envisioned Kwanzaa as a harvest festival that would conclude the year with gratitude and welcome hope for a brighter future.
Though it began with humble roots in California, Kwanzaa is now celebrated across the United States. Its emphasis on African values is inclusive, welcoming individuals of all identities and faiths to join in the celebration.
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