Congrats to @KwanzaaCanada for getting #KwanzaaWeek again proclaimed in the @cityoftoronto since 2018. To the amazing community leaders who have made this Kwanzaa so successful, we are grateful
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๐งต Today is the first day of #Kwanzaa! We worked with artist Jessica Jones (@Gocosmicninja) on this piece to commemorate the holiday. Here's what she had to say about the holiday, "Kwanzaa is a special and unique holiday where a community of people can come together...
Created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, Kwanzaa is an African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture. The ideas and concepts of Kwanzaa are expressed in the Swahili language, one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa.
Kwanzaa starts tomorrow. A week long celebration โค๏ธ๐ค๐๐
Day 1.) #Umoja (Unity)
Day 2.) #Kujichagulia (Self-determination)
Day 3.) #Ujima (Collective Work)
Day 4.) #Ujamaa ( Cooperative Economics)
Day 5.) #Nia (Purpose)
Day 6.) #Kuumba (Creativity)
Day 7.) #Imani (Faith)
Michelle and I send our best wishes to families celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season. Today begins a week-long celebration of African-American heritage and culture. As folks gather to light the Kinara, we hope you have a happy Kwanzaa.