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 ...

once a day. Each candle represents a different principle that emodies the ideal person a celebrator of Kwanzaa wants to achieve. The black candle, which represents “umoja” – or unity ...

Kwanzaa, which honors African American and Pan-African culture and traditions, is celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, The seven-night ... The holiday ends with a day that is dedicated to reflection ...

New to celebrating the holiday or looking for a new way to celebrate Kwanzaa ... The seven-day celebration of Black culture also promotes seven specific principles: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia ...

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Celebrations continue Thursday for day two of Hanukkah and day one of Kwanzaa — a holiday celebrating African American culture and community. New Bethel Baptist Church in ...

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.

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 ...

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