Kwanzaa, a week-long cultural holiday celebrating African-American heritage, unity, and culture, was first observed on this date. It was founded by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor of Africana Studies, in response to the Watts riots in Los Angeles as a way to reconnect African Americans with their cultural roots. The celebration spans seven days, each dedicated to one of the Nguzo Saba, or Seven Principles.
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