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It’s a harvest, holiday and heritage festival all rolled into one week long event. Each year, millions of African Americans kick off a celebration with feasts, decorations, and exchanging of gifts. This is the religious holiday known as . Created thirty years ago by Dr. Maulana Karenga, brings a cultural message of pride ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... people reaffirm bonds between them. They also celebrate the good of life, and thank the lord for creation. Furthermore, during this period, celebrants reinforce the Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles) These seven African values are Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). These values speak best of what it means to be African. Throughout the century, has been rapidly gainin ....