President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris offered up greetings Thursday for those celebrating Kwanzaa, a holiday whose creator was a member of the Black nationalist movement of the 1960s and who served prison time after being convicted in the torturing of two women.

“This week, millions will gather with their families to light the seven candles of the Mishumaa Saba and commit themselves to the Seven Principles – from unity and self-determination to faith,” Biden posted on X. “Jill and I hope that your Kwanzaa is blessed with peace and light this season.”

Harris also posted on X: “When I was growing up, Kwanzaa was a special time of reflection with family and friends. Let us carry the wisdom of the seven principles with us as we work to build a brighter future. Happy Kwanzaa.”

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