Kwanzaa: Seven Principles of Community

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Notice what's the same. Celebrate what's different.

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What feels weird to you is normal to someone else — and that's the point.

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Kwanzaa, celebrated December 26 to January 1, highlights seven principles: unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

Key facts

Remember these

1Holidays reflect a community's values.
2Art and music express identity.
3Every family has its own culture.

Then & Now

🤝 You probably know someone whose story includes this.

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What role does language play in culture?

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What is culture?

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