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This Memorial Day, I find myself thinking about the power of remembering.

At Kinara Park Kids®, we often speak about the Nguzo Saba — the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa — and today, I am reflecting deeply on Imani (Faith).

Thank you to all who helped make this happen! We had a BLAST with this student-led mural project at Mill Creek Middle School in Kent, WA!A dynamic...

  Did you hear the good news? Kwanzaa moved. It moved to Monday through Sunday and January through December. It moved to ...

"Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be. This is the interre...

Experiencing the Seven Principles: Kwanzaa Anthology Vol 1 is a collection that brings together over 20 contributors, ranging in age from young voices to seasoned elders, united in their exploration and celebration of the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. The anthology features poetry, essays, short plays, and visual art, offering a rich, multicultural perspective on the values of Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith).

              🌍 Join Us in the Fight Against Human Trafficking & Migrant Smuggling! We are thrilled to announce the ongoing efforts to provi...

Kwanzaa is a celebration of Family, Community, and Culture! It is an African-American and Pan-African celebration from December 26 to January 1 each year, and it is celebrated by tens of millions around the world. The language of Kwanzaa is Swahili (the Kiswahili language and African culture).  Here are recommended resources as you learn and grow in your journey of understanding.

    Noni Ervin | Kwanzaa Awards | Kinara Park Kids (full video) The Kwanzaa Awards are hosted by Kinara Park Kids ® in collaboration with Black...

  During an arts integration class with Seattle's John Muir Elementary, I witnessed bright eyes and smiles on the faces of the students, and even ...

"Hurry up! We only have a few more weeks to care about Black stuff!!" This feels like the anthem during February every year. I am sure this is not...

Kinara Park Kids® exists because BLACK LIVES MATTER!   Black Verbatim by Noni Black is the color of passion and courage, Ecstasy, grace, drive, fo...

I was reminded that trauma can be busy. It can be going from one thing to the next, in hopes that you do not stop. You don't want to stop because ...