Day Six: Kuumba – Happy Kwanzaa from George Kilpatrick

Day 6: Kuumba. Creativity. Inspiring innovation and artistic expression to enrich the lives of those around us.

Established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenge, the week-long celebration honors African-American culture, community and heritage.

Come back for more on each of the seven principles.

Experience the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa through seven voices—watch the full segment here:

🗓 Sunday | 9 AM ET
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Day Five: Nia – Happy Kwanzaa from George Kilpatrick

Day 5: Nia. Purpose. Setting goals and taking action to uplift the community and create lasting impact.

Established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenge, the week-long celebration honors African-American culture, community and heritage.

Come back for more on each of the seven principles.

Experience the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa through seven voices—watch the full segment here:

🗓 Sunday | 9 AM ET
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Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.

A Community Celebration of Kwanzaa

Today’s celebration at Crouse Hospital created space for reflection, community, and shared purpose.

Grateful to gather, listen and connect.

Established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenge, the week-long celebration honors African-American culture, community and heritage.

Experience the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa through seven voices—watch the full segment here:

🗓 Sunday | 9 AM ET
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Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.

Day Four: Ujamaa – Happy Kwanzaa from George Kilpatrick

Day 4: Ujamaa. Cooperative Economics. Collective investment, shared resources, and economic empowerment for the community.

Established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenge, the week-long celebration honors African-American culture, community and heritage.

Come back for more on each of the seven principles.

Experience the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa through seven voices—watch the full segment here:

🗓 Sunday | 9 AM ET
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Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.

JUST RELEASED: The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa

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Established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenge, the week-long celebration honors African-American culture, community and heritage.

Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.

🗓 Sunday | 9 AM ET
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Day Three: Ujima – Happy Kwanzaa from George Kilpatrick

Day 3: Ujima. Collective Work and Responsibility. Shared effort, shared accountability and shared success for the community.

Established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenge, the week-long celebration honors African-American culture, community and heritage.

Come back for more on each of the seven principles.

🗓 Sunday | 9 AM ET
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Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.

Pathways to Opportunity with Brackens, Dr. Lacey on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation

Dr. Carlene Lacey joins Vicki Brackens and George Kilpatrick on Inspiration for the Nation to talk about ON-RAMP Syracuse and the work being done to connect New Yorkers with career pathways that strengthen communities and the regional workforce.

Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.

Day Two: Kujichagulia – Happy Kwanzaa from George Kilpatrick

Day 2: Kujichagulia. Self-Determination. Honoring identity, agency and purpose.

Established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenge, the week-long celebration honors African-American culture, community and heritage.

Come back for more on each of the seven principles.

🗓 Sunday | 9 AM ET
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Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.

This Week (12/28/25) on Inspiration for the Nation: Connecting Careers and Celebrating Kwanzaa

George Kilpatrick and Vicki Brackens sits down with Dr. Carlene Lacey to talk about ON-RAMP Syracuse and its work connecting New Yorkers to high-growth career pathways. PLUS, a special segment on The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa through seven community voices: Charles Andreson, Jackie Grace, Baye Muhammad, Davine Bey, Evelyn Ingram, Carrie Mae Weems and Imani Williams.

Happy Holidays and a joyful Kwanzaa to you all! 🖤💚❤️

🗓 Sunday | 9 AM ET
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Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.

Day One: Umoja – Happy Kwanzaa from George Kilpatrick

Day 1: Umoja. Unity. Honoring the bonds that connect us and the power of coming together.

Established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenge, the week-long celebration honors African-American culture, community and heritage.

Come back for more on each of the seven principles.

🗓 Sunday | 9 AM ET
📻 Power 620 | iHeartRadio App | Wherever You Get Your Podcasts

Inspiration for the Nation Sunday Mornings on Power 620: the iHeartRadio app and wherever you get your podcast.