Dec 26, 2025
Happy Kwanzaa! Habari gani? (I hope that's spelt right, i just learnt-)
Umoja!
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Happy Kwanzaa! Habari gani? (I hope that's spelt right, i just learnt-)
Umoja!
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#StarWars #Kwanzaa - the 7 lightsaber forms align with the 7 principles of Kwanzaa or the Nguzo Saba. There is no emotion there is only The Force.
The lightsaber forms of Star Wars align with the 7 principles or Nguzo Saba of the first fruits harvest of Kwanzaa. How cool is that? To become a Jedi and use a lightsaber, one could follow the 7 principles of: Umoja – Day 1 – means Unity of family, legacy and tradition Kujichagulia – Day 2 – means Self-Determination – manifesting one’s own destiny Ujima – Day 3 – means Collective Work and…
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Let’s Talk Kwanzaa: Unwrapping the Good Vibes
Alright, folks, buckle up for a ride into the coolest holiday you might not know enough about – Kwanzaa! It’s like the hidden gem of celebrations, packed with tradition, unity, and some serious good vibes. So, let’s spill the beans on what makes Kwanzaa so awesome. Kwanzaa Origins and Why It’s a Big Deal: Kwanzaa is like the ’60s baby of Dr. Maulana Karenga. Born in ’66, it’s got its roots in…
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"Together the ants can conquer the elephant."
- Dead Prez
Kwanzaa Drawing Prompt: The 7 Principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba)
Draw the objects that symbolize each of the Nguzo Saba, the 7 principles of Kwanzaa. (Or alternatively, you can draw them each individually in separate drawings.)
Day 1: Crops - Mazao
Day 2: Place Mat - Mkeka
Day 3: Ear(s) of Corn - Vibunzi (singular) or Muhindi (plural)
Day 4: The Seven Candles - Mishumaa Saba
Day 5: The Candleholder - Kinara
Day 6: The Unity Cup - Kikombe Cha Umoja
Day 7: Gifts - Zawadi
Afrocentric Wheel of the Year Aesthetic: KUUMBA ~ Creativity
To do always as much as we can, in the way that we can in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.
September 20-23 Autumn Equinox (Second Harvest) || Black is beautiful
Color: yellow
Symbol: comb
Adinkra symbol & meaning: Duafe “wooden comb”, symbol of beauty & cleanliness
*Afrocentric WOY credit goes to: @spiritroots
The Story of Kwanzaa
Donna L. Washington
Stephen Taylor
HarperCollins 1996)
It’s time for Kwanzaa!
Light the candles on the kinara! Fly the bendera, and tell stories from Africa! The festival of Kwanzaa was originated by Dr. Maulana Karenga to honor the customs and history of African Americans. The seven principles of Kwanzaa, called the Nguzo Saba, serve to remind African Americans of the struggles of the past, and also focus on present-day achievements and goals for the future.
Ages: 4 and up
Grades: K and up
Pages: 40
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Habari Gani? Umoja!
Umoja means unity. Let's create and maintain unity in our community, family, nation, and race!
Happy Kwanzaa!