Karenga founded the holiday in an effort to empower black communities and recognize black culture. Now, some estimate that tens of millions of people around the world celebrate the holiday that includes decorating houses, wearing cultural garments, lighting a candle each night and discussing one of the seven principles.
During the weeklong celebration, we will post on our websites a total of eight videos that gives you and your family a synopsis of Kwanzaa and each of its seven principles. The first video is of a local resident giving a history of the celebration. The remaining seven videos are of the resident explaining each principle.
Here’s a schedule of the days the principles are celebrated; videos of each principle will be posted on the corresponding day: