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African American Community Celebrates The Start Of Kwanzaa

PHILADELPHIA (CBS)--The African American community celebrated the beginning of Kwanzaa Thursday night.

African dance was part of a Kwanzaa program at the Cheltenham Square Mall.

Students learned about all 7 African principles that celebrate life, family, community and culture.

Thursday is dedicated to the unity principle.

The Kwanzaa holiday runs through New Year's.

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