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Kawaida

English · African American, United States · Political/Social movement

A philosophy developed by Maulana Karenga in 1966 (Swahili 'tradition' or 'reason'), synthesising nationalist, pan-Africanist and socialist ideas; its core values are the Nguzo Saba.

Kawaida gave rise to the holiday of Kwanzaa.

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