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The Kwanzaa Tradition

How much do you know about one of the newest holiday celebrations?

Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University-Long Beach.

The name "Kwanzaa" is derived from the phrase "matunda ya kwanza," which means "first fruits" in what language?

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