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The White House issued the following statement from the Obamas on Friday: “Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to those celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday…

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama issued a statement to Black families around the nation celebrating Kwanzaa this year. Michelle and I extend…

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Have you ever wondered what Kwanzaa was really about? This morning on “NewsOne Now,”  Jessica Smith of Culture Kingdom Kids discussed the true meaning of the holiday…

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Today marks the fifth day of Kwanzaa, the week-long celebration honoring universal African-American heritage and culture. Each day a different principle is observed. Yesterday was the observance of Ujamaa, to practive cooperative economics. Today the principle of Nia, which is Swahili for purpose, is observed. To learn more about this day, check out the video […]

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Today marks the fourth day of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration honoring universal African-American heritage and culture. Each day a different principal is observed. Yesterday was the observance of Ujima, to have Collective Work and Responsibility. Today the principal of Ujamaa, which is Swahili for Cooperative Economics, is observed. To learn more about this day, check […]

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Kwanzaa is wack. The other day I said this on my Facebook page. Actually, what I said was: “Is it wrong of me to say that I love AFRICA, but I think Kwanzaa is wack? #ducksfromthebricks.” SEE ALSO: Sandusky Accuser: I SAW Sex Abuse Happening Now, when I said it, I meant it but gave […]

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Though he doesn’t consider himself the sole inventor, Dr. Maulana Karenga is probably best known as the man who created Kwanzaa, the recently instituted week-long, year-end harvest holiday tradition celebrated by millions of people around the world.  Get to know more about him: 1. Self-Determination Dr. Karenga was actually given the name “Ronald McKinley Everett” […]

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Noting the increasing rise in electronic bill payment and communications, the U.S. Postal Service is continuing with plans to end next-day services and sought approval to eliminate 28,000 jobs,  Reuters reports. Still, the nation’s second largest employer is rolling out commemorative stamps for the nostalgic and collectors including a new Kwanzaa stamp, and a series […]

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Today marks the sixth day of Kwanzaa, the week-long celebration honoring universal African-American heritage and culture. Each day a different principle is observed. Yesterday was the observance of Nia, to have purpose. Today the principle of Kuumba, which is Swahili for creativity, is observed. To learn more about this day, check out the video below. […]

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Today marks the fifth day of Kwanzaa, the week-long celebration honoring universal African-American heritage and culture. Each day a different principle is observed. Yesterday was the observance of Ujamaa, to practive cooperative economics. Today the principle of Nia, which is Swahili for purpose, is observed. To learn more about this day, check out the video […]

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Today marks the fourth day of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration honoring universal African-American heritage and culture. Each day a different principal is observed. Yesterday was the observance of Ujima, to have Collective Work and Responsibility. Today the principal of Ujamaa, which is Swahili for Cooperative Economics, is observed. To learn more about this day, check […]

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Today marks the third day of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration honoring universal African-American heritage and culture. Each day a different principal is observed. Yesterday was the observance of Kujichagulia, to have Self-Determination. Today the principal of Ujima, which is Swahili for Collective Work and Responsibility, is observed. To learn more about this day, check out […]