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Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady McCray light a kinara in City Hall Park to celebrate the first night of Kwanzaa with HOT 97’s Ebro Darden, December 26, 2020. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office
"Kwanzaa is an African-American harvest and community festival that has its roots in the civil rights era of the 1960s. It was founded as a way of reaffirming African-American identity, instilling knowledge and pride in African roots and reinforcing bonds among members of the community. Kwanzaa is devoted to seven principles, known collectively as Nguzo Saba: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith."
The World Showcase Storytellers at Epcot telling the story of Kwanzaa.
(Walt Disney World -- Epcot - Holiday Storytellers)
Happy Holidays!
This body was a touch too light, but I found a perfect match. New picture forthcoming.
Not that you can see much of the body in this fashion.... ;-)
Kwanzaa is a uniquely African-American holiday that celebrates African values of family and community. Kwanzaa means the "first fruits of the harvest" and the festival is rapidly spreading throughout the world! Kwanzaa Barbie® doll wears a beautiful outfit with an African inspired motif on the borders of her tunic style top, long skirt and headscarf. Beading on her belt, necklace and earrings add the final touch.
Hey all,
This will probably be my last upload for the rest of this year, so I thought I'd take the chance to wish everyone well for the upcoming holidays. I anxiously look forward to another great year of everyone's photography. Happy Holidays, and I'll see you all in 2011!
Boogeyman13, aka Ryan
Luther College community celebrated Kwanzaa every year in order to recognize the uniqueness of the African American Heritage - Photo by Maria da Silva - Fall 2013
The Wesleyan community celebrated Kwanzaa at the home of David Davenport '88 and Monica Azare in New York City. Sponsored by the Black Alumni Council (BAC) and Alumni of Color Council (AOCC). Event info here.
Today was the final day of Kwanzaa: Imani, believe in our people, parents, teachers. It is the day for exchanging presents. The gifts should be home-made to get away from commercialism. Olivia made Chloe decorated candle-stick holders because Chloe is interested in ritual, ceremony and scented yumminess. Chloe drew a picture of Olivia when Olivia is all cuddle-cute because that mood of Olivia's is one of Chloe's fave things about her sister. I decorated a clip board with adorable paper. On the back it says "South Side Johnny's" in coordinating paper letters. I made it for John because I believe in him and his dreams. John made me beaded bracelets. He said it was because I add so much sparkle and colour to his life and he wanted to give me some back. awwww.
There are seven Kwanzaa candles - three red, a black, and three green.
The black candle is a celebration of being black, of the unique and special qualities each person brings to the whole family or community. It is a candle of the present, of today.
The green candles are vision candles - candles of hopes, dreams, and promises for the future.
The red candles are struggle candles, past candles, candles the color of blood, candles the color of courage.
All seven candles help African Americans to remember a long struggle against injustice, against unfairness, and to promise each other that they will continue to work together against injustice.
Each day, a different candle is lit:
The first symbolizes Umoja (unity).
The second is for Kujichagulia (self-determination).
The third symbolizes Ujima (collective work and responsibility).
The fourth symbolizes Ujamaa (cooperative economics).
The fifth is for Nia (purpose).
The sixth symbolizes Kuumba (creativity).
The seventh is for Imani (faith).
In this 1973 photo, employees spread the mkeka with mazao and light the seven candles of the kinara for a Kwanzaa celebration at the annual Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s employee holiday party. Kwanzaa is observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.
For more information, contact the Rush University Medical Center Archives: rushu.libguides.com/rusharchives