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<b>Kwanzaa</b> is a holiday celebrated by many ]s, over seven days between ] and ]. Kwanzaa was invented by ] in ]. <b>Kwanzaa</b> is a holiday celebrated by many ]s, over seven days between ] and ]. Kwanzaa was invented by ] in ]. Karenga was an activist for ] (US) and was convicted for assaulting two women by placing hot soldering irons in their mouths.


Each of the days symbolizes one of Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba): Each of the days symbolizes one of Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba):

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Kwanzaa is a holiday celebrated by many African Americans, over seven days between December 26 and January 1. Kwanzaa was invented by Mualana Karenga in 1966. Karenga was an activist for United Slaves (US) and was convicted for assaulting two women by placing hot soldering irons in their mouths.

Each of the days symbolizes one of Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba):

  • Umoja (Unity),
  • Kuji-chagulia (Self-determination),
  • Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility),
  • Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics),
  • Nia (Purpose),
  • Kuumba (Creativity), and
  • Imani (Faith).

Its name derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning "first fruits". An additional "a" was added to Swahili "kwanza" so that the word would have seven letters, one for each of the seven principles.

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