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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Kwanzaa is a celebration of community, family and culture that was established as a way for African-Americans to reconnect with their roots and heritage. Habari gani, Twitter? Umoja, habari gani!

Kwanzaa, celebrated December 26 to January 1 ... The first night recognizes Umoja or unity, the second night Kujichagulia which is self-determination. Then there is Ujima for collective work ...

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 ...

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

The positive themes, you carry with you throughout the year. Umoja means unity. It's the first theme of seven in Kwanzaa celebrations. The first candle lit on the Kinara. “Kwanzaa is really ...