Kwanzaa

Robin Sykes

Kwanzaa is week-long Celebration held in the United States and Canada but also Celebrated in the African Diaspora. The Celebration honors African heritage in African Canadian and African-American Culture, and is observed from December 26th to January 1st of each year, Culminating in a feast and gift-giving. It is ideological Comprised of Seven Core principles (Nguzo Saba): Unity, Self-determination, Collective, Work and responsibility, Cooperative economics, purpose, Creativity, and faith. It was Created by Maulana Karenga, and was first Celebrated in 1966-67.

Umoja (Unity)
To Strive for and to maintain unity in the family, Community, nation and race.

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Robin

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Published by Robin Sykes

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, I am the youngest of eight siblings. My father has passed away, but my parents, both everyday people and U.S. Army veterans, instilled strong values in me. I graduated from Jean Ribault Senior High School and went on to earn my bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis in professional writing, graduating cum laude from Grand Canyon University. Currently, I am an Avon independent sales ambassador. I am a Christian, a proud Florida girl, and an encourager. As a millennial, blogger, sports fan, foodie, disabled woman, ambivert, and everyday woman, I embrace my multifaceted identity. I live in Jacksonville with my mom, cherishing my roots and the vibrant community that shapes me.

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