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Faithful Expression

 



I celebrated Kwanzaa growing up from the late 1970s - 2015 with strong values in empathy, compassion, faith, affection, loyalty, commitment, trust, passion, respect, honor, resilience, and determination. 


“Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration of African and African-American culture that takes place from December 26 to January 1: 


  • Purpose
    Kwanzaa's purpose is to: 

    • Celebrate African-American history, values, family, community, and culture 

    • Reaffirm traditional communal values of African culture 

    • Foster a sense of unity between Africans and people of African descent 


  • Origin

  • Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, rapist, an activist and professor of Africana Studies. 


  • Name
    Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, which means "first fruits." 


  • Principles
    Kwanzaa's seven guiding principles are: 

    • Umoja (Unity) 

    • Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) 

    • Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) 

    • Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) 

    • Nia (Purpose) 

    • Kuumba (Creativity) 

    • Imani (Faith).”


Since I was a toddler who attended NationHouse from 1978 - 1991, I was always drawn to the color red. I use this color often in my art. This color represents faith, creativity, artistic expression and affection. 
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