Kwanzaa: Kujichagulia

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If someone asks you today, "Habari Ghani?" respond by saying, "Kujichagualia." Yes, you can say it too. (koo-jee-cha-ga-leah).

After lighting The Black Candle of Umoja last night, Kwanzaacontinues today on the theme of "Self-Determination."


Kujichagulia(Self-Determination), the second principle of Kwanzaa, means "To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves."

Be sure to vist Bay Area Kwanzaa (http://baykwanzaa.blogspot.com) for today's Kwanzaa events in the Bay Area.

Kwanzaa celebrations are taking place in San Francisco, Vallejo Oakland this afternoon, along with the annual Kwanzaa event in Vallejo by the Nairobi Cultural Committee.

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Kwanzaa: Umoja

If someone asks you today, "Habari Ghani?" respond by saying, "Umoja." On this first day of Kwanzaa -- an African American celebration of family, culture and community --the focus of the day is Unity.

Umoja (unity), the first principle of Kwanzaa, means "To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race."

Be sure to vist Bay Area Kwanzaa (http://baykwanzaa.blogspot.com) for today's Kwanzaa events in the Bay Area.

Great celebrations are taking place in Oakland, San Francisco and Sausalito.

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MUSIC: 'Black Santa' by Kev Choice

Check out the most recent episode of the "Daily Dosage" by Oakland bred artist Kev Choice.

This episode has "Black Santa" Claus coming to the town.




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