Welcome to the Kwanzaa Guide
Your complete guide to celebrating Kwanzaa and learning about the history and culture of African American people. Visit our Kwanzaa section and learn the meaning and purpose of Kwanzaa and its importance in building strong family bonds and networks of caring and concern. Whether you are a classroom teacher, student, parent or seeking information or resources about African Americans, this is the place to begin. Our goal is that this site becomes your primary source of learning regarding Kwanzaa and pertinent information on African Americans.This website will provide you with All You Need to Know about Kwanzaa.
Our History page presents an insightful view of African American History, using the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa as guidepost to better appreciate and measure the progress of blacks in America.
For parents, teachers, and policy makers, you will want to visit our Commentary page. This section offers advice and proven strategies for steering youth away from the lurse of gangs and guns, violence and drugs.
Why Celebrate Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa has importance in honoring the culture of African Americans, who have contributed much to the American identity and experience. As individuals, members of families and communities, Kwanzaa has value in building and fostering strong communities and in producing men, women and children who thrive and achieve in favorable and unfavorable circumstances. In short, in celebrating Kwanzaa, we celebrate the best in America and in ourselves.
Kwanzaa is a holiday for: giving thanks for life and the well-being of the family and community, celebrating and honoring the accomplishments of family and community, paying homage to those who have enriched our lives- family members, parents, grandparents uncles aunts, friends, community members, and historical figures, and finally commitment to practicing life affirming values the - Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. The seven principles of Kwanzaa are: Unity, Self-determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Shared Wealth, Purpose, Creativity and Faith.
Kwanzaa is celebrated by millions of families, students, public and private employees across the United States. Kwanzaa, along with Hanukkah and Christmas, is one of the three official holidays celebrated by schools, government and the public at-large. Although it is not a religious holiday it shares much of the same vaules giving and thankfulness for what the year has given.
In 2004, the United States Post office issued a commemorative Kwanzaa stamp in recognition of the cultural value of the holiday to African Americans and America. In addition, presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush have each issued Kwanzaa Messages to the nation.
About Kwanzaa
Social Commentary
- The Obama Watch
- Follow the policies and practices of America’s first African American president
- Parenting Briefs
- How to Respond to Your Child Drug Use
- Preventing Your Child From Becoming A Delinquent