The Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa) comes from the native language Swahili of the Bantu people in East Africa. During the observed time of Kwanzaa, celebrants greet each other using the Swahili greeting;Habari gani,meaningWhat’s the news? The principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba) form the answers.Nguzo Saba: The Principles of KwanzaaUmoja (oo-MOH-ja)Meaning: unityAction: building a community that holds togetherKujichagulia (koo-jee-cha-goo-LEE-yah)Meaning: self-determinationAction: spe

The days of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba) are highlighted with principles that when in practice uplift the community. Kheprw is Kwanzaa in practice three hundred and sixty-five days a year. Kheprw lives in community and experiences their concerns first hand. Be sure to check out https://linktr.ee/kheprw to find out how to join our Kwanzaa programs and how to support Kheprw. https://give.kheprw.org | Kheprw Institute