Founded in 1966 by African-American activist Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January
1. The Seven Principles (“Nguzo Saba”) - Umoja/Unity, Kujichagulia/Self-determination,
Ujima/Collective work and responsibility, Ujamaa/Cooperative economics, Nia/Purpose,
Kuumba/Creativity, and Imani/Faith - are woven into the fabric of the kente cloth
to compel mural visitors to consider how each of the values are represented within
the green section.
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