HABARI GANI: IMANI - FAITH

The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili. [HISTORY OF KWANZAA]

Habari Gani is a Swahili term meaning What’s the news?” It is used when greeting others during Kwanzaa. The appropriate response is to say the name of the principle for that day. 

Nguzo Saba – The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa 

KWANZAA 2014 EVENTS: CLEVELAND AREA

KWANZAA HISTORY



OFFICIAL KWANZAA SITE


MORE EVENTS:

• Kwanzaa Party - December 26 at Greenmont Party Center, 800 S. Green Road in South Euclid. The celebration starts at 4pm and includes food, music and an African drum circle. Admission is free. For more information call 216-321-1539.
• Kwanzaa Celebration - December 28 at 662 Wolf Ledges in Akron. The event, sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha, Ujima and other community organizations, is free and open to the public.
• Kwanzaa Celebration - December 30 at the Lorain Public Library, 351 Sixth St in Lorain at 1pm. Admission is free, but guests are asked to bring a covered dish for the meal.

Related:

McMillan's in South Euclid - info etc