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Today is the beginning of Kwanzaa. Each of the seven days has a principle.

Dec. 26 - Umoja (Unity)
Dec. 27 - Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
Dec. 28 - Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Dec. 29 - Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
Dec. 30 - Nia (Purpose)
Dec. 31 - Kuumba (Creativity)
Jan. 1 - Imani (Faith)

Kwanzaa was created by an American named Ron Everett (also known as Maulana Karenga or Ron Karenga) in the 60s. It is a combination of East African harvest festivals and Karenga's Seven Principles of Blackness.

The name comes from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza" meaning "first fruits".

Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966.

My third favorite yearly event, behind Christmas and the BET Awards.

A friend of mine, Destinor (a former football player at K-State), has a daughter named Nia. And a co-worker of mine, LaTonya, has a daughter named Imani.

Speaking of special events, only about 500 posts to go until gushunting!

NellyLunatic1980 wrote:A friend of mine, Destinor (a former football player at K-State), has a daughter named Nia. And a co-worker of mine, LaTonya, has a daughter named Imani.

Must be tough to find personalized keychains and coffee cups.