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Dear Kinara Park Kids Family,People often ask what success looks like.For us, it isn't measured by the number of books we read, the art projects w...

Asante sana. Thank you very much. There are moments in history when one person's vision becomes a gift to generations. For countless families acro...

Call for Artists: Experiencing the Seven Principles: A Kwanzaa Anthology

BLACK 4 CHARITIES invites artists, writers, poets, photographers, illustrators, and creatives of all ages to submit original work for Experiencing the Seven Principles: A Kwanzaa Anthology. Inspired by the seven principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba), this collaborative publication celebrates African heritage, creativity, community, and culture through literary and visual arts. Submissions are open through January 31, 2027.

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).

At Kinara Park Kids, we believe every child has the potential to become a leader in their community and beyond. Through our Global Classroom Exchange (GCE), students are building friendships across continents while developing the character, literacy, leadership, and cultural understanding needed to thrive in an interconnected world.

              🌍 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...