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American Museum of Natural History (New York City) - In cities all over the country folks who celebrate Kwanzaa will greet each other saying, “Habari Gani?” or “What’s the news?” — a Swahili greeting used to reinforce commitment to the holiday’s seven principles. Take a look at Kwanzaa celebrations at a city near you. — Natelege Whaley (@Natelege) The American Museum of Natural History (Central Park West at West 79th Street, Manhattan, New York) will have its 35th annual Kwanzaa celebration on Saturday, Dec. 28. The festivities will include family-friendly activities, exciting raffles and an international marketplace.    (Photo: American Museum of Natural History via Youtube)

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Baltimore - The founder of Kwanzaa, Dr. Maulana Karenga, will join a day-long celebration at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History and Culture on Dec. 28. (830 East Pratt Street). The event begins at 12:30 p.m. (Photo: Reginald F Lewis Museum)

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Birmingham - The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (520 Sixteenth Street N.) will have a hands-on workshop followed by a community celebration of the Kwanzaa principle, Umoja. It is free and open to the public. Start time is 5 p.m. (Photo: Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

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Charleston - On Dec. 28, a day full of festivities will be held at the Afro American Cultural Center (401 North Myers Street) acknowledging the principle Ujima, collective work and responsibility. There is a $5 suggested donation. The event begins at 11 a.m. (Photo: Harvey B Gantt Center)

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Chicago - Daily candle lightings will take place at noon at the DuSable Museum of African-American History (740 East 56th Place in Washington Park) to celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. (Photo: Dusable Museum)

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Detroit - From Dec. 26 through Dec. 28, a celebration will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wright Museum of African-American History (315 East Warren Ave). (Photo: David P. Gilkey-Pool/Getty Images)

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Durham - The Hayti Heritage Center (804 Old Fayetteville Street) will present performances and a marketplace to celebrate Kujichagulia, a principle meaning self-determination. The event begins at 5 p.m. (Photo: Hayti Heritage Center)

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Atlanta - The Shrine of the Black Madonna (946 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd SW) will continue its annual celebration of Kwanzaa this year by “building unity to strengthen community.” (Photo: Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center)

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Greensboro - For the entire week of Kwanzaa, the Hayes-Taylor YMCA (1101 East Market Street) will be bringing an African marketplace, dance and performances, guest speakers and food to the community of Greensboro. Find out more information about locations here. (Photo: Greensboro Kwanzaa Collective)

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Houston - SHAPE Houston (3815 Live Oak) will be throwing a pre-Kwanzaa harambee market on Saturday, Dec. 21. On Thursday Dec. 26, the marketplace will continue at 5 p.m. followed by an opening ceremony that will acknowledge the first day of Kwanzaa. This begins at 7 p.m. (Photo: SHAPE Community Center)

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Apollo Theater - The Apollo Theater (253 West 125th Street, Manhattan, New York) will be hosting “Regeneration Night” on Friday, Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The Abdel Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre will be featured. (Photo: Apollo Theater)

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Philadelphia - The African-American Museum (7th and Arch Streets) will be hosting a lighting ceremony and celebrate Kwanzaa through music, dance, storytelling and crafts. Free admission on Dec. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, and Dec. 29 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo: African American Museum)

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San Diego - There will be free events at the World Beat Cultural Center (Balboa Park at 2100 Park Blvd) from Dec. 26 through Dec. 30. Guests include speaker Dr. Umar Johnson, African drum and dance by Malika Dance troop, spoken word, music and more. (Photo: World beat Center)

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San Francisco - The Village Project, a non-profit organization, is organizing a seven-day Kwanzaa celebration throughout various locations in San Francisco. (Photo: The Village Project)

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Washington, D.C. - Actress and dancer Maria Broom will be performing an interactive introduction to Kwanzaa at the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture (1901 Fort Pl SE) on Dec. 26. This event begins at 10:30 a.m. (Photo: Alexis C. Glenn /UPI/Landov)