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If education smites ignorance then hopefully these 7 Kwanzaa quotes will enlighten many of those who don't know what Kwanzaa is or what it stands for. If you think Kwanzaa is political or even religious, you need a quick intro to what the holiday is really about. Here are 7 quotes that help define the true meaning of Kwanzaa.
1. "We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color." ~ Maya Angelou
2. "We have religious holidays and we have secular holidays. I see Kwanzaa as an opportunity for African-Americans to reaffirm ourselves if we choose to, a chance to rebuild and renew our focus. I see Kwanzaa as a holiday of the spirit." ~ Jessica Harris
3. "Kwanzaa is a pan-African celebration of heritage and culture and family and community. The principles and the manner of observing the holiday lift up traditional values that are key to our lives." ~ Janine Bell
4. "The seven principles of Kwanzaa -- unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith -- teach us that when we come together to strengthen our families and communities and honor the lesson of the past, we can face the future with joy and optimism." ~ President Bill Clinton
5. "Our children need the sense of specialness that comes from participating in a known and loved ritual. They need the mastery of self-discipline that comes from order. They need the self-awareness that comes from a knowledge of their past. They need Kwanzaa as a tool for building their future and our own." ~ Jessica Harris
6. "Kwanzaa is a holiday that should be celebrated by everyone, not just the black community." ~ Jacqui Lewis
7. "Kwanzaa isn't a replacement for Christmas or even Hanukkah. Kwanzaa has nothing to do with religion and while some may twist it to be political, in its nature it is not. Kwanzaa is not the tool of its creator. Kwanzaa has a life of its own. Kwanzaa is about the spirit of people -- all people regardless of color or race. Kwanzaa is a holiday of the human spirit -- not the divine. The two were meant to co-exist peacefully." ~ Author Unknown
While the origins of Kwanzaa are often misunderstood, so is its meaning. For those who question and even criticize the beginnings and origins of Kwanzaa or the man who created it, we must all agree that at its core, the meaning of Kwanzaa and the values it instills are good ones. Let these 7 Kwanzaa quotes show us the real Kwanzaa -- the way Kwanzaa should be seen and celebrated.
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