Kwanzaa
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Celebrate Kwanzaa with kinara maker Babatunde Graves and artist Malik Seneferu
Kwanzaa is an African American tradition begun in 1966 celebrating family, community and culture. Based on African harvest festivals and observed from December 26 to January 1, it offers 7 days of self-affirmation and thoughtful reflection for African-American families culminating in feasting and gift-giving. Segment from the CELEBRATION episode
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Kwanzaa
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Kwanzaa is an African American tradition begun in 1966 celebrating family, community and culture. Based on African harvest festivals and observed from December 26 to January 1, it offers 7 days of self-affirmation and thoughtful reflection for African-American families culminating in feasting and gift-giving. Segment from the CELEBRATION episode
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