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Kwanzaa Celebrated as Weeklong Uplift for African Americans
The Swahili holiday Kwanzaa runs Dec 26 to Jan 1 and emphasizes seven daily principles. Leaders like Kathleen Minnick-Taylor describe it as a non religious celebration to uplift the community, with Kinara candles, unity cups, and family gatherings featuring foods from African heritage.
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Kathleen Minnick- Taylor
Minnick-Taylor
Umoja
Kujichagulia
Ujima
Ujamaa
Nia
Kuumba
Imani
Maulana Karenga
Nannette Acker Clark