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 ...

This marked the first day of Kwanzaa and it was filled with different speakers, performances and other entertainment. "When you come to Philadelphia every Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, you see the ...

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 ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – The first day of Kwanzaa has officially begun, kicking off a seven-day celebration of the African American culture and history. Kwanzaa always begins on Dec. 26 and is ...

Happy first day of Kwanzaa! — Preston “Highbrow Negro ... from December 26 until January 1. It lasts seven days in order to honour the core seven principles of the festival, as outlined ...

(CBS DETROIT) - Thursday marked the first day of Kwanzaa and Detroiters went to the ... be on Campus Martius from Dec. 26, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, and candles will be lit each day until the Kinara ...

EACH DAY IS DEDICATED TO ONE OF THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF KWANZAA, REPRESENTED WITH A CANDLE. THOSE PRINCIPLES INCLUDE FAITH, UNITY, CREATIVITY. TODAY, PRINCIPLE IS UNITY. IT REALLY IS ABOUT DAY ONE.

Wednesday, Jan. 1: Day seven celebrates Imani (faith). It’s celebrated at home with family, focusing on reflection and renewal of faith. Kwanzaa, a non-religious holiday, began on Thursday ...

The free event is open to the public and starts at 1:00 P.M. Faith is the seventh day of Kwanzaa. It means to believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders ...