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 ...

Finally, the festivities are usually led by a minister or leader. Umoja is the first principle of Kwanzaa and the word means unity. The first day of Kwanzaa is celebrated on December 26 and will be ...

December 26th marks the first day of Kwanzaa ... the family community nation and race. Umoja means Unity Pastor and vice president of the Salisbury Kwanzaa Club Matthew Leonard is Dr. Karenga ...

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.

On the first day of the Kwanzaa holiday, people in Greater Cincinnati are celebrating the principle of unity, called Umoja.The Cincinnati ... from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. The tradition is a value ...