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 ...

Day 1 is devoted to umoja, or unity amid the African diaspora. Kwanzaa, which is celebrated by millions of people around the world, is known for cultural celebrations, family and community ...

Umoja (unity): "To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race." Happy first day ... Kwanzaa occurs over the same seven days every year, from December 26 until January 1.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The first day of Kwanzaa kicked off with a vibrant celebration at The AMP at 16 Tech, as the Indianapolis Kwanzaa Committee hosted its annual Umoja Village Celebration.

The first night recognizes Umoja or unity ... No public events – Day of Reflection Denver Public Library Events: Friday, December 27th, 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. Kwanzaa Recipe, Craft, and Swap Blair ...

(CBS DETROIT) - Thursday marked the first day of Kwanzaa ... of the Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara. The 30-foot-tall Kinara will be on Campus Martius from Dec. 26, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, and candles ...

7News will have live coverage all day. by GRAHAM LEE BREWER ... 1901 Fort Place SE Washington, DC 20020 Kwanzaa DC also is hosting daily celebrations through Jan. 1. Their events include candle ...

WASHINGTON — Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized ... and a different principle is celebrated each day: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and ...