Ujima emphasizes the importance of working together to build and sustain strong families and communities. This principle reminds us that the well-being of our families is deeply connected to the ...

It is a purpose conceived and pursued in unity (Umoja), self-determination (Kujichagulia), and collective work and responsibility (Ujima ... The second symbol of Kwanzaa is the mkeka (the ...

Place a mat, called mkeka, down, and place the rest of the Kwanzaa symbols on or alongside it ... Green candles representing Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Nia (purpose) and Imani ...

‘Tis the season to celebrate Kwanzaa! On Friday, December 28, from 7pm to 9pm, Ujima will be hosting/celebrating Kwanzaa’s Ujima, an event that will be dedicated to arts ...

The third principle of Kwanzaa, Ujima, promotes tapping into the collective work and responsibility of the community as a whole. While self-care is often about taking care of oneself, it could ...

Kwanzaa is often associated with corn and other crops. Here are what the other symbols of Kwanza mean ... The celebration of Legacy & Lineage embraces Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility ...

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

More than 50 people helped the Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization close out 2024 during a special Ujima Brunch that ...

Honoring African American heritage and its rich traditions, Kwanzaa is celebrated Dec. 26 ... Umoja (unity); Kujichagulia (self-determination); Ujima (collective responsibility); Ujama ...

Day 3: Ujima, Collective work and responsibility ... day’s principle on a candleholder known as the kinara. Kwanzaa has seven basic symbols and two supplemental ones, according to the Official ...