Kwanzaa encourages seven virtues, or core life principles—one for each of the festival's seven days. These qualities are based on ancient African life philosophies. They are unity (Umoja), ...

Kwanzaa is a celebration based on seven principles: umoja (unity), kujichagulia (self-determination), ujima (collective effort and responsibility), ujamaa (cooperative economy), nia (purpose), kuumba ...

By Kathy Gaillard Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde’s beginning is unique, fascinating and foretelling. Born in Milwaukee, at home rather than a hospital, he proudly shares that he was raised by […] ...