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My mom and her friend in the local paper sharing about the upcoming Kwanzaa celebration in 1992.
I have been celebrating Kwanzaa for at least 22 years.
In the passed 4 I have gathered with my New York City clan. It has been extraordinary watching the growth and development through this ritual and ceremony.
Most years I do not make the time to create handmade gifts for my friends and family. This year, I'm changing all of that! So waist beads and Birthday Books it is.
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And maybe I'll be able to create one more thing, but until then... Gotta get this done!
Kwanzaa 2007