US Kwanzaa
Issuing EntityUSA
Year Issued1997
MaterialPaper
TypeCommemorative
About US Kwanzaa
A stamp honoring Kwanzaa, the African American cultural holiday celebrated from December 26 to January 1. Created by Maulana Karenga in 1966. The stamp features the seven candles of the Kinara, representing the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The Kwanzaa stamp was the first US stamp specifically honoring an African American cultural holiday. It demonstrates the growing inclusiveness of US stamp programs reflecting American diversity.
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