Communities across the United States and around the world have begun celebrating Kwanzaa, a seven-day festival honoring African American and Pan-African culture and traditions that started on December 26 and will continue until January 1. Public figures and organizations have taken to social media to extend warm wishes for a peaceful and joyous Kwanzaa, marked by the lighting of the kinara and reflections on seven core principles: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). In addition to personal celebrations, public events such as the world's oldest Kwanzaa parade, the Kwanzaa Gwaride, which began at 11 a.m. at Adams and Crenshaw boulevards in South LA, and community gatherings at places like Malcolm X College in Chicago, which has been hosting celebrations for more than a decade, are highlighting the cultural significance of the holiday. Leaders have expressed hope that the wisdom of Kwanzaa's principles, especially unity and faith, will be remembered and actualized throughout the new year.
Wishing an empowering peaceful week for all celebrating #Kwanzaa based on seven pan-African principles Umoja (Unity); Kujichagulia (self-determination); Ujima (working together as a community); Ujamaa (community wealth building); Nia (purpose); Kuumba (creativity); Imari(faith) https://t.co/1F1oEKQeWv
Tuesday marked the first day of Kwanzaa and there were celebrations across the Tri-State Area. @alecia__reid visited Hempstead, where the community came together to celebrate unity. https://t.co/C4FQYMfP2z
Vendors selling portraits, jewelry and clothing lined a hallway at Malcolm X College Tuesday, kicking off the first day of a weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa. https://t.co/6AmlGZxXSD
We wish a peaceful and joyous Kwanzaa to all in Central Florida who celebrate. https://t.co/n4bf3d3dFw
Happy Kwanzaa to all those who celebrate! I hope you enjoy this celebration of community, reflection, and light.
Happy Kwanzaa! I hope that all who are celebrating this special day find peace, hope, and joy. The principles of Kwanzaa remind us to remain united in spirit and hopeful for a brighter year ahead. https://t.co/nXkZLMObcJ
Wishing all who celebrate Kwanzaa a season filled with community, creativity, and reflection. May each day be a meaningful celebration. https://t.co/c1XmUlTYiS
"What began as a community celebration for Black Americans during the Civil Rights movement has become a clarion call to build a better, stronger world for our children. Happy #Kwanzaa, New York City! Let us honor the seven principles and deliver on that promise." - @NYCMayor https://t.co/hOSLkPSqzW
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Happy first day of Kwanzaa! To all celebrating in New Jersey and across the nation, I hope these seven days are filled with love and joy. https://t.co/cIibWDivwJ
Happy Kwanzaa to all those beginning this time of celebration and reflection. May it be filled with joy and peace!
Tuesday is the beginning of Kwanzaa, and Chicago's Malcolm X College has been hosting celebrations of the holiday for more than a decade. https://t.co/UYpmCrZnZc
The Kwanzaa holiday kicked off Tuesday, starting a seven-day celebration of African-American culture and community. @tvjessi has the story. https://t.co/xCArKn2rYd
Happy Kwanzaa! Sending love, light, and peace to all those celebrating. https://t.co/drrzFQc2QF
#HappyKwanzaa to all who celebrate! https://t.co/7g31wBKMhh
Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing everyone a blessed and unified Kwanzaa to all those celebrating around the world.
Happy Kwanzaa, to the ten people in the world who even know what it is. https://t.co/i7wP6jvAeE
Habari Gani, Minnesota! May the seven nights of Kwanzaa bring you peace and prosperity.
A very Happy Kwanzaa to everyone celebrating in New York and across the country! https://t.co/PQvk2cHrZc
Happy Kwanzaa #OH03 and everyone across the nation. Wishing your celebration and 2024 to be filled with the holiday principles of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith! https://t.co/SYR0z0pVTI
Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing all those in Berks and Chester Counties celebrating Kwanzaa a peaceful and joyous week.
House Democrats wish all those celebrating a peaceful and joyous Kwanzaa. https://t.co/49j8ieaYll
Happy Kwanzaa to everyone celebrating in Southeastern Michigan! Sending my warm wishes over the next 7 days! https://t.co/HbHiLvwYas
Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! May the seven nights of Kwanzaa bring you peace and prosperity! https://t.co/sextlmO7Lm
Tonight, we mark the first night of Kwanzaa as our African American brothers, sisters, and siblings across the Central Florida community celebrate unity, faith, and love. May peace, love, and unity bring a happy and meaningful Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! https://t.co/tS432bgNgt
Happy Kwanzaa to those in our #Tigers community who celebrate! https://t.co/IXwvPxyxBA
Happy Kwanzaa to all those celebrating in #TX35. Wishing you a week full of joy and light!
Kwanzaa Begins today and ends on January 1. We at Loyola wish a happy Kwanzaa to all who are celebrating. https://t.co/mD0Ll5LM4x
Happy Kwanzaa! Join us for a heartwarming Kwanzaa Celebration & Rites of Passage Graduation on Dec. 30, 2-4 p.m. at West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W Lake Mead Blvd. Let's celebrate family, community and culture in West Las Vegas! https://t.co/F6pjElkqeJ
Wishing you a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa, from all of us at CBS New York! https://t.co/rlnrow4ts0
Herí za Kwanzaa - May today bring unity, happiness, and peace to all those celebrating. https://t.co/xG5y09Zh8L
"Happy Kwanzaa to those that celebrate" Those that celebrate: https://t.co/UDhLrAK9DL
Happy Kwanzaa! As we begin this week-long celebration of unity, creativity, and heritage, may each day bring inspiration and reflection. https://t.co/QaoALF5nM4
Happy first day of Kwanzaa, #OR06! I wish you happiness and blessings during these next 7 days! https://t.co/ZM0iERo387
Habari Gani! Wishing you a happy #Kwanzaa, a celebration of family, community, heritage, and hope! https://t.co/ZWLDk3drZK
Happy Chanukah! Happy Holidays. Happy Kwanzaa!
Happy Kwanzaa #MD05. May your days of celebration be bright and joyful! https://t.co/SLsM0acB2X
Happy Kwanzaa to everyone celebrating across New York and the country! I am wishing a holiday filled with warmth and togetherness to all 🫶🏿 https://t.co/fAWecGqk30
Habari Gani! Wishing all those celebrating a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa.
Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing those who celebrate a season filled with light, joy, and hope. https://t.co/hagh4msjSZ
Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing all those celebrating in New Hampshire and across the country, a safe and joyful holiday. https://t.co/0bSVRMvkvm
Happy Kwanzaa to all Arizonans celebrating!
Happy Kwanza to all the Swedes and Norwegian who celebrate
Happy Kwanzaa to everyone celebrating! I hope your celebrations are filled with joy and prosperity. https://t.co/aGQwbO2grF
Habari Gani? It’s the first day of #Kwanzaa and today’s principle is Umoja (Unity). Proud to be recognized by @NMACCommunity alongside the women of @TheBlackCaucus for our work promoting health equity. We're united in the fight to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. https://t.co/nMnvpxb5E1
As we reflect on the principles of Kwanzaa—unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith—may our community in Oakland find strength, resilience, and shared purpose. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy Kwanzaa… https://t.co/ddcIBRj5ae
Habari Gani? Umoja! As we begin celebrating Kwanzaa, let us come together in the spirit of unity as a family, community, nation, and race. Happy Kwanzaa! https://t.co/brNXzOMASS
Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate in New York and around the country! https://t.co/rUvuGvborn
Sending everyone celebrating this week warm wishes for a peaceful Kwanzaa! https://t.co/JkOyFIUSex
Wishing all those celebrating in Central and Northwestern Illinois a peaceful and joyous Kwanzaa! https://t.co/hdqdnmR1pH
Happy Kwanzaa everyone! https://t.co/X2ExXiHZgB
Today is the first day of Kwanzaa. For those who celebrate, may each day of #Kwanzaa bring joy to you and loved ones. https://t.co/ZcGBlGlPpQ
Happy Kwanzaa! The holiday celebrating African culture and heritage lasts from Tuesday, Dec. 26 to Monday, Jan 1. Here's everything you need to know: https://t.co/PxkBIhQioh https://t.co/eUZdngKHPy
Happy #Kwanzaa! This is an opportunity to honor the 7 principles of Kwanzaa: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity & Faith. How are you actualizing these principles this year?
Wishing you and your family a bright and blessed #Kwanzaa. https://t.co/wPmfHyIgR2
Jan and I wish all those celebrating a peaceful and joyous Kwanzaa. https://t.co/Ke1d4SXwqW
Today begins the first day of Kwanzaa - a celebration of African American culture, traditions, and heritage. Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! https://t.co/YhkQMJnyFD
Sending you warm wishes this Kwanzaa ✨ https://t.co/Yq2S0XS1gW
As we mark the first day of Kwanzaa, I hope everyone celebrating in Wisconsin and around the world has a happy and safe holiday! https://t.co/dp1701m8Wi
Happy first day of #Kwanzaa for all of you who celebrate! . https://t.co/D2kC5ibZMF
Sending warm wishes to all in #FL14 celebrating Kwanzaa! https://t.co/pYthBMYZVn
As Kwanzaa begins, I'm wishing a bright and meaningful holiday to all celebrating! https://t.co/yxP2MfJtk6
Happy Kwanzaa! Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, the seven-night celebration honoring African American and Pan-African culture and traditions. ❤️🖤💚 Learn more about the holiday here: https://t.co/FDOkrYrtIT https://t.co/Ym46ypdOBT
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Happy Kwanzaa! Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, the seven-night celebration honoring African American and Pan-African culture and traditions. ❤️💚🖤 Learn more about the holiday here: https://t.co/FDOkrYrtIT https://t.co/gg9UkgIG0h
Happy Kwanzaa! May this time be full of love, reflection, renewal, and commitment to our communities ❤️ https://t.co/mJYkkjSTWz
May your Kwanzaa be filled with joy and peace. https://t.co/lV70cPLCD6
What began as a community celebration for Black Americans during the Civil Rights movement has become a clarion call to build a better, stronger world for our children. Happy #Kwanzaa, New York City! Let us honor the seven principles and deliver on that promise. https://t.co/eOYcufMtg2
Growing up, Kwanzaa was always a special time where we would come together to celebrate culture, community, and family. Sending my warmest wishes to all who are celebrating in the United States and around the world. May your days be filled with love and light.
Happy Kwanzaa 🎄❤️💚🖤🎁 https://t.co/DfWtpteH2p
Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing our community seven days of celebration and happiness. https://t.co/DAbCUDdE1H
Wishing everyone across NY-18 celebrating the beginning of Kwanzaa a peaceful and joyous week ahead! https://t.co/fHgn0WXGCQ
The world's oldest Kwanzaa parade, according to organizers, will be held today in South LA to mark the start of the seven-day African-American festival. The Kwanzaa Gwaride is set to begin at 11 a.m. at Adams and Crenshaw boulevards. https://t.co/sU3z7GEHej
Wishing a joyful Kwanzaa to all those celebrating in San Diego and across the country! https://t.co/GWjX95hUgY
Kwanza is celebrated for 7 days to acknowledge 7 different principles honoring African American heritage. Today, on the first day of Kwanza, we recognize Umoja, or unity – and we reflect on how to promote unity in all aspects of our lives. https://t.co/wwYaAjTZPS
The world's oldest Kwanzaa parade, according to organizers, will be held today in South LA to mark the start of the seven-day African-American festival. The Kwanzaa Gwaride is set to begin at 11 a.m. at Adams and Crenshaw boulevards, https://t.co/sU3z7GEHej
Habari Gani! It’s the first day of #Kwanzaa and today’s principle is Umoja (Unity). Proud to be recognized by @NMACCommunity alongside the women of @TheBlackCaucus for our work promoting health equity. We're united in the fight to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. https://t.co/uo4WO4MCHl
Wishing a happy first day of #Kwanzaa to all the Nevadans celebrating. I hope you have a joyful holiday!
Happy first day of #Kwanzaa to everyone celebrating! Wishing you all a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa. https://t.co/VMB1iq66V7
Habari Gani? Happy Kwanzaa! This holiday season, we embrace the 7 principles of Kwanzaa: ❤️Umoja (Unity) 🖤Kujichagulia (Self-determination) 💚Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) ❤️Ujamaa (Cooperative economics) 🖤Nia (Purpose) 💚Kuumba (Creativity) ❤️Imani (Faith) https://t.co/Ydu9wXxWmr
Happy Kwanzaa! To all those celebrating, Doug and I hope your week is filled with community and light. https://t.co/z4AS1b6k4C
Biden: “In 2024, it’s our hope that we will all remember the wisdom of the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa.” https://t.co/KG7SjFo3gh
As the lights of Kwanzaa illuminate our hearts, may unity, creativity, and purpose guide your path. Happy Kwanzaa from The Venture Center! https://t.co/NcT52nq4jC
Happy Kwanzaa from DPSS! https://t.co/teU9Uk1JCK
Wishing all who observe a Happy Kwanza! https://t.co/4BKxPjtTor
Wishing you a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa! #DOOP https://t.co/X0phydSSq7
To everyone celebrating, Jill and I wish you a joyous Kwanzaa. In 2024, it’s our hope that we will all remember the wisdom of the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, especially the values of unity and faith. May your celebrations be filled with hope and light.
Happy #Kwanzaa! Wishing you a week of peace and reflection. https://t.co/uAGxnjhVdU
Habari Gani! To every family celebrating Kwanzaa this year, may this festival of culture and community deliver light where it is most needed. https://t.co/8cB19O8Yy6
Sending love and light this Kwanzaa to #CA37 and beyond. May this week be a peaceful and reflective period for you and your families. https://t.co/dt3ITzLSuV
Today marks the start of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African-American culture and history. I hope you enjoy this time of reflection, gratitude, and joy. Happy Kwanzaa! https://t.co/jBfYSqnqDa
As families and communities gather to light the kinara I wish you a Kwanza filled with peace and unity.
Big on the Kwanzaa are you? https://t.co/0ysd7u1bBL
For those observing Kwanzaa, I hope this is a time of reflection and growth for you and your family. Happy Kwanzaa! https://t.co/Smapng5HnR
Great to reflect on the Kwanzaa principles. https://t.co/3xTpZRnkyV
I’m wishing a #Kwanzaa filled with blessings of unity and purpose to all those celebrating this week. https://t.co/i3bDYgr83M
Wishing a very happy Kwanzaa to our friends and neighbors across West Michigan! https://t.co/jXJh4HTTRr
Sending warm wishes to families across Illinois celebrating Kwanzaa. May the days ahead bring you and yours peace, love, and prosperity.
Happy first day of Kwanzaa to everyone celebrating this week! Paul and I are wishing you all a happy and safe holiday. https://t.co/VdpljJzwkc
#HappyKwanzaa to everyone celebrating in North Texas and across the country! I hope everyone has a safe and peaceful holiday season. https://t.co/38yhiuwM8J
Happy first day of Kwanzaa everyone ❤️💛💚 https://t.co/zLmZSw3rcH
Wishing VA-11 a very Happy Kwanzaa as we spend time with our loved ones and look forward to the new year! https://t.co/fhCN5tsjkI
Wishing everyone a joyful and blessed holiday season! May it fill you with laughter and memorable moments with your loved ones. And to those facing difficult times, I pray for strength and peace to surround you. https://t.co/DR1F2rkq2b
Wishing all those celebrating a peaceful and joyous Kwanzaa. May your homes be filled with hope, peace, and light. Let us all consider the wisdom of the seven principles of Kwanzaa — especially those of unity, purpose, and faith. https://t.co/CdKZkS3gGE
Wishing a happy first day of Kwanzaa to everyone celebrating! ❤️💚🖤 May the blessings of Umoja to Imani fill your hearts with warmth & unity. https://t.co/XvodOtCTMi
Embracing the principles of unity, creativity, and purpose. Wishing everyone in the Inland Empire and beyond a meaningful and joyous Kwanzaa celebration! 🕯️✨ https://t.co/PQGMeHEFTW
To all those observing Kwanzaa, may you have a warm, safe, and joyful celebration over the next seven days spent with family and loved ones!
Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing happiness and joy to families celebrating in New Hampshire and across the country.
Jill and I wish a very Happy Kwanzaa to all those celebrating across America and around the world. May your homes be filled with hope, peace, and light. And in 2024, may we carry with us the wisdom of the seven principles of Kwanzaa — especially those of unity and faith. https://t.co/xud7yssnYu
We send our warmest wishes as families light the Kinara tonight and reflect on the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Happy Kwanzaa! https://t.co/ZRjnylxEwK
Wishing bright and joyous Kwanzaa to all who celebrate. #HappyKwanzaa https://t.co/foJKpMekMl
Wishing a #HappyKwanzaa to all who celebrate. https://t.co/jaY6gNMpAb
Here's what you might not know about Kwanzaa's seven principles and how to celebrate them during the holiday that begins today and ends January 1. https://t.co/l0G3BbdnUF
Wishing you a bright, blessed, and meaningful Kwanzaa. May the new year bring you hope, faith, unity, and prosperity. ❤️
Wishing everyone who is celebrating a very happy first day of Kwanzaa! https://t.co/66gNbW3tK1
What is Kwanzaa and how do people in the US celebrate it? https://t.co/1wFhw8kRKJ
As the celebration of #Kwanzaa begins, this is a time to reflect on its seven principles and honor the rich heritage of our country’s African American community. Wishing all those celebrating a peaceful, joyous, and Happy Kwanzaa! https://t.co/bQ1iEBsSDz
Wishing everyone celebrating in #FL02 a joyous and prosperous Kwanzaa! https://t.co/9cyzpe9dgc
As we begin the seven days of Kwanzaa, I wish those celebrating a peaceful and reflective week. Today is dedicated to the principle of #Umoja, or unity. https://t.co/d0oHoGeUdE
May your Kwanzaa be filled with hope, peace and abundance. https://t.co/Yce7NlC8ms
Happy Kwanzaa from the New York City Council! https://t.co/Ydp8zsnLc7
Wishing a happy first day of Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! May your days be full of unity, love, and renewal. https://t.co/KOoooLyLVF
Wishing a joyous and peaceful first night of Kwanzaa to all! https://t.co/jGRbmEHhIS
Every year, I post a different story for each day of Kwanzaa about growing up celebrating the most wonderful holiday of all. https://t.co/49FKtyQP6u Habari Gani!
To everyone observing Kwanzaa over the next seven days, embracing its principles, and celebrating Black communities and culture: Have a joyous Kwanzaa!
May your Kwanzaa be filled with love, peace and joy. https://t.co/fityAWhayv
Happy Kwanzaa and Habari Gani to all who celebrate! May this week hold unity, love, and light for you and your families. https://t.co/uoKQvovn0H
Happy Kwanzaa to all who are celebrating! From Umoja to Imani, may all the blessings of this holiday be yours. ❤️🖤💚 https://t.co/xplSu1CzeI
Wishing all who are celebrating a peaceful, uplifting, and joyous #Kwanzaa! For those who may not be familiar with the reflective #celebration, please find more information from the Smithsonian below. https://t.co/ntFkYNBzCp
Wishing all who are celebrating a peaceful, uplifting, and joyous #Kwanzaa! For those who may not be familiar with the reflective celebration, please find more information below. https://t.co/ntFkYNBzCp
Happy Kwanzaa! Martha and I wish folks celebrating across Delaware and around our country a safe and joyous holiday. https://t.co/7ikcXRAwVl
Happy Kwanzaa to all those who celebrate! Hope your Kwanzaa is filled with joy and prosperity. https://t.co/kEWdpOxXUh
Wishing you a joyous Kwanzaa filled with health, love, and discovery. As you light the Kinara candles, may they serve as a reminder to cherish your loved ones and the bonds that unite us. https://t.co/qMLizZVCKG
As we begin the celebration of Kwanzaa, let's recommit to bringing together communities and wishing everyone a day of reflection and connection to all who observe it.
Happy first day of Kwanza, Baltimore! Wishing all who celebrate a season filled with peace, prosperity, and the joy of shared traditions. https://t.co/jziiP8XP3J