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December 31, 2023
On this day, we pledge to always do as much as we can, in the way we can, in order…
December 30, 2023
On this day, we pledge to build and develop our community, to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
December 29, 2023
On this day, we pledge to build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from…
December 28, 2023
On this day, we pledge to build and maintain our community together and make our brother’s and sister's problems our…
A family lighting the black Kwanzaa candle
December 26, 2022
"If we don’t know about culture, Kwanzaa educates us. If we forget our culture, Kwanzaa reminds us," says Rev. Mark…
December 27, 2021
On the second day of Kwanzaa, the practice of Kujichagulia or self-determination is the focus: defining, creating and speaking for…
December 26, 2013
OPINION - Perhaps modifying Kwanzaa to be a true celebration of African-Americans and our unique relationship to this nation would…