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What We Need from the Next Sixty Years of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba
— and Who Will Provide It? The sixtieth anniversaries of the Nguzo Saba / Seven Principles this year (2025) and Kwanzaa next year (2026), are milestone occasions that inspire us to look back on what this communal value system and cultural holiday have provided for us...
Women, Children, and "the Zep-Tepi of Kwanzaa"
Reconnecting with the Original Inspiration of the First Occasion. In ancient Kemet, the pursuit of periodic renewal to maintain or restore Maat was referred to as the pursuit of the "First Occasion" (the "Zep-Tepi") when truth, justice, balance, and harmony existed...
Black People and the Nguzo Saba at Sixty (1965-2025)
How Treating the Seven Principles Like a "Black Job" Going Forward Could Save the World. As we reach the sixtieth anniversaries of the Nguzo Saba and Kwanzaa, we find ourselves facing conditions similar to those we faced in the 1960s when these cultural traditions were created...
The History and Origins of Kwanzaa: Uncovering Its Roots and Branches
Explore the rich history and cultural origins of Kwanzaa, from ancient African harvest celebrations to its creation during the 1960s Black Freedom Movement. The history and origins of Kwanzaa covers a broad expanse of time and space...
The Nguzo Saba: The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa
Learn about the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa and how they guide the celebration and daily practice. When the question is asked — "What is Kwanzaa?" — an informed response begins with a discussion about how the Nguzo Saba (the Seven Principles) relate to the weeklong celebration as a values system for Black people to use every day of the year...