First celebrated by the American Black Power activist, Maulana Karenga, in the aftermath of the Watts riots in 1966, Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture (and also African Culture globally) that begins on December 26th and ends seven days later, January 1st, with a feast, called Karamu. Each day symbolizes the seven principles of African Heritage: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith) ❤️🖤💚
In yet another year of unjust pain and loss for the African-American community, we stand in solidarity with these principles and hope, with all our hearts, for an equitable and hopeful new year 🧡
Source Imagery: U.S. Government
Artist: Christopher Myers
Subject: Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Myers (above), 66th Air Base Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of the Military Equal Opportunity office, demonstrates a Kwanzaa ritual where she lights a candle in the Kinara.
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