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GARY | The lighting of the black candle of Umoja, or unity, to celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa symbolized the connection of the generations and honored African heritage Monday ...

JACKSON, Miss. — Women of Progress of Mississippi held their 46th annual Kwanzaa celebration Thursday at the Two Mississippi Museums. The weeklong celebration props up African-American culture every ...

Each candle symbolizes one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa –Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa, Nia, Kuumba and Imani.

The free event highlighted traditional African American customs and focused on the seven principles of Kwanzaa: Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Ujima (Collective Work and ...

Those who celebrate Kwanzaa will light a candle on a kinara, a seven-slot candle holder that symbolizes the seven principles of Kwanzaa: umoja (unity), kujichagulia (self-determination), ujima ...

She was chosen to light the very first Kwanzaa candle signifying Umoja. “I read a little beforehand and I know that there are seven attributes, but the one I like the most is Kuumba,” she said.

For the first day of Kwanzaa, Umoja, which means unity, the groups hosted a free pop-up movie and showing of the film "Black Panther- Wakanda Forever". Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African ...

Unity, or "umoja" in Swahili, is the most important of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, said Jamon Jordan, the City of Detroit's historian.

The event marked Umoja (unity) and featured the Harambee Youth Organization and Karamu community feast. Speakers included the Rev. Kenneth Simon, pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church. Kwanzaa was ...

The Spirit Of Kwanzaa: Drop-In Educational Workshop features crafts and educational materials to enlighten attendees about the holiday’s seven principles: Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa, Nia ...

On Dec. 26, Chicago’s Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center was awash with vibrant colors and a deep sense of community as Chi-Village launched its second annual Kwanzaa celebration.