Lastly, Imani is based on our faith and draws upon the best in ourselves and helps us strive for a higher level of life for human kind, by affirming our self worth and confidence in our ability to succeed. Kwanzaa was born out of the whirlwind of political and social changes of the sixties decade. It was represented one of many eras during which African Americans struggled for freedom and self identity, with the creation of Kwanzaa a new way of life was recognized by African-Americans during a time when they needed to be as strong and together as possible...
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It was represented one of many eras during which African Americans struggled for freedom and self identity, with the creation of Kwanzaa a new way of life was recognized by African-Americans during a time when they needed to be as strong and together as possible. Kwanzaa is celebrated by using certain items or symbols such as a Kinara (candle holder), Mkeka (place matt), Mazoa (crops), Kikombe Cha Umuja (communal unity cup), Mishumaa Sada ( seven candles, one black, three red, and three green...
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