Kwanzaa and Black Winter Holidays
5th Grade · Social Studies · 30 min
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Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast Kwanzaa with other Black winter holidays.
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Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that emerged as part of the Black nationalist tradition, founded in 1966 by Maulana Karenga.
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The seven core principles of Kwanzaa are unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
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Kwanzaa's rituals are rooted in African traditions like candle lighting, poetry, song, and dance, but the holiday has faced criticisms regarding its founder and perceived anti-Christian stance.
