National Dunbar Alumni Association Newsletter
Drawing & description of Kwanzaa principles
Transcripts
Kwanzaa is a 7 day African-American cultural
celebration observed from December 26th to January
lat of each year.
Kwanzaa is based on 7 principles called the Nguzo
Saba, which may serve as guides for daily living
1. Umoja (Unity)
2. Kujichagulia (self-determination)
3. Ujima (collective Work and Responsibility)
4. Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
5. Nia (Purpose)
6. Kuumba (Creativity)
7. Imani (Faith)
Text-dependent Questions:
Based on the drawing and the text, what conclusions can you draw about Kwanzaa?
How is this winter holiday similar to and different from other winter holidays?
What does this primary source tell us about culture, history and geography?