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Today marks the beginning of the African-American seven-day celebration (December 26-January 1) of Kwanzaa, and is based on the following principles:
Umoja (Unity)
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
Nia (Purpose)
Kuumba (Creativity)
Imani (Faith)
From Behind the Pen 