In a year that’s been particularly tough for Black America, we can always use a reason to gather, reflect, and reconnect with one another. Enter Kwanzaa, the weeklong observance rooted in African American culture, history, and community.
Every Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, Kwanzaa gives us a chance to honor who we are, where we come from, and how we’ve always found our way back to each other. The observance is non-denominational and isn’t about replacing other holidays. Instead, it’s grounded in the Nguzo Saba, or Seven Principles: unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. Read more at wordinblack.com.
