Happy Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is the seven-day celebration of family, community and culture that is observed December 26 through January 1. It honors both the African-American and Pan-African heritage of all peoples of African descent. The Seven Priciples of Kwanzaa encourage our people in faith, independence, pride and self-sufficiency. The Seven Priciples and their meaning are:

Umoja: Unity

Kujichagulia: Self-determination

Ujima: Collective work and responsibility

Ujamaa: Cooperative economics

Nia: Purpose

Kuumba: Creativity

Imani: Faith