Kwanzaa’s value to the youth

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Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, Kwanzaa is a pan-African holiday that is celebrated annually from December 26th- January 1st. The term is coined from the phrase, ‘matunda ya Kwanza’, meaning ‘first fruits’ in Swahili. traditionally celebrated in the US, Kwanzaa is a holiday celebrating African American social traditions.

The connection to the home continent of Africa, Dr. Karenga developed this holiday in order to have African Americans who have lost their connection to the motherland.

The celebration surrounds the special candle holder titled a kinara. The Kinara holds seven candles, each celebrating a day in Kwanzaa, with its own meaning. These are the seven principles of Kwanzaa. These are:

• Umoja: Unity — Unity of the family, community, nation and race
• Kujichagulia: Self-Determination — Being responsible for your own conduct and behaviour
• Ujima: Collective work and responsibility — Working to Help each other and in the community
• Ujamaa: Cooperative economics — Working to build shops and businesses
• Nia: Purpose — Remembering and restoring African and African American cultures, customs and history
• Kuumba: Creativity — Using creating and your imagination to make communities better
• Imani: Faith — Believing in people, families, leaders, teachers and the righteousness of the African…