S.H.A.P.E. COMMUNITY CENTER PRACTICES THE PRINCIPLES OF KWANZAA 365 DAYS A YEAR

Kwanzaa Yenu Iwe Na Heri!
(kwahn-ZAH YEH-noo EE-weh nah heh-REE)
(May your Kwanzaa be one of Happiness, Prosperity, and Goodness)
 
NGUZO SABA
The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa
Umoja (Unity)
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
Kuumba (Creativity)
Imani (Faith)
Nia (Purpose)
 

Habari Gani? -- What's the News?
Celebrate Kwanzaa In Houston
December 26, 2008 thru January 1, 2009

2008 KWANZAA SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

(Details Coming Soon)
 
The Symbols of Kwanzaa
Mazao
Kinara
Mkeka
Kikombe cha Umoja
Muhindi
Mishumaa Saba
Zawadi

This first Kwanzaa stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service on October 22, 1997 at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles, Calif.  Artist Daniel Minter.
In 2004 a second Kwanzaa stamp , created by artist Daniel Minter was issued which has seven figures in colorful robes symbolizing the seven principles.
Please click on pictures for more information

Origins of Kwanzaa* The Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles) The Symbols of Kwanzaa Greetings, Gifts, Colors and Decorations
 

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