Statement from the President and the First Lady
Michelle and I extend our warm thoughts and best
wishes to all those celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season. Today marks the
first day of the week-long celebration of African-American history and culture
through the seven principles of Kwanzaa: unity, self-determination, collective
work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
To many, Kwanzaa serves as a time of
reflection--taking lessons learned from our past and looking forward to a more
promising tomorrow. It reminds us that though there is much to be thankful for
we must recommit ourselves to building a country where all Americans have the
opportunity to achieve their dreams.
As families across America light the Kinara
today in the spirit of unity, our family extends our prayers and well wishes
during this season.
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