National: Families Begin Kwanzaa Observance

December 27th, 2008

Kwanzaa Stamp

Habari gani? Those who know the meaning of the Swahili question (“What’s the news?”) probably know that the proper response is “Kujichagulia,” or self-determination, the second principle of Kwanzaa. Thousands of Blacks across America observed the first day and principle of the annual holiday on Friday, celebrating “Umoja” or “unity.” Created by professor Maulana Karenga in the 1960s, Kwanzaa is observed from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1 with public and private candle-lighting ceremonies, African-inspired performances and ancestral tributes. A citywide celebration is underway in Pittsburgh, while communities from coast to coast hold Kwanzaa observances in homes, schools and museums. While churches have adapted Kwanzaa in recent years, the holiday is non-religious in nature and promotes the values that reflect success and progress in Black America’s history. Kwanzaa was inspired by an African celebration of first fruits at harvest time

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olounwa Said on

although its not an african holiday in any of the countries accross the continent, it has it roots in nature and respect for nature…africa is the citadel of nature we have beatiful lands all over .we have great beauty as well as great suffering..



george Said on

I just wanaa know if I go to Kwanza do I get a check?



RECTUMS Said on

IF CANUZUA BEES A HOLIDAY DO I GETS MO MONEY FRON DA SECTION 8 CAUSE I GETS TWO MO KIDS IN DA OVEN . BABY DADDY BE GONE SO I NEEDS TWO GO TO DA FESTIVAL IN SHEET.



RECTUMS Said on

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RECTUMS Said on

IF CANUZUA BEES A HOLIDAY DO I GETS MO MONEY FRON DA SECTION 8 CAUSE I GETS TWO MO KIDS IN DA OVEN . BABY DADDY BE GONE SO I NEEDS TWO GO TO DA FESTIVAL IN SHEET..DEY NEVA POST MY CUMMENTS WHY???



Nardy Nard of Los Angeles Said on

All i have 2 say is Umoja an happy KWANZAA to all, Peace an Love..



jasmine Said on

obviously “rectums” is someone trying to be funny. shut the hell up.



Ornthall Said on

Do we get gifts from dis from church ? Pastor in my church doos a collection fo da peoples buts i needs a raise. do obamas go to dis thing couse he be half white but michele be all black



Chris Said on

Wanted to celebrate Kwanzaa but missed it. Hope to be a part of the celebration next year.



david Said on

It is a time that black people can say kwanzaa .



david Said on

Black people want to say kwanzaa at is time.



westcoastswing Said on

Apparently ‘Rectums’ doesn’t have a problem letting everyone on this board know what THEY ARE – an A@@..



westcoastswing Said on

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