Created by activist Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is observed December 26th through January 1st with each day has a significant meaning. The first day is UMOJA, which means UNITY. On this day ...

After all, one can’t pour from an empty cup! The first principle of Kwanzaa, Umoja, means unity. It promotes striving for unity in your community. However, one can’t be unified with others if ...

Christmas, Kwanzaa begins its week-long celebration of African history, values, family, community and culture. Here's what to know.

The free event highlighted traditional African American customs and focused on the seven principles of Kwanzaa: Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Ujima (Collective Work and ...

Kwanzaa has grown in popularity in the decades ... A different principle is celebrated each day: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility ...

as the Indianapolis Kwanzaa Committee hosted its annual Umoja Village Celebration. Sibeko Jywanza, a member of the Indianapolis Kwanzaa Committee, joined Daybreak to discuss the significance of ...

The night also included the lighting of the kinara, a traditional candle symbolizing the seven principles of Kwanzaa: umoja (unity), kujichagulia (self-determination), ujima (collective work and ...

The seven symbols of Kwanzaa are the Kinara, a candle holder; Mishumaa Saba, seven candles; Mkeka, the mat; Mazao, crops; Muhindi, ears of corn; Kikombe Cha Umoja, a unity cup; and Zawadi ...

Each candle symbolizes one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa –Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa, Nia, Kuumba and Imani. England said Umoja symbolizes the unity of race, community and family ...

Kwanzaa is celebrated Dec. 26 through Jan. 1 with dinner feasts, music, dancing and the seven-day lighting of the kinara candles. Each candle represents a principle: Umoja (unity); Kujichagulia ...