The name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning first fruits of the harvest. The celebration of Kwanzaa is a means for black people to affirm their commitment to themselves, their families, their communities, and the black struggle for equality.
Today is the first of seven days in which we promote character-building principles: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.
Today is the first of seven days in which we promote character-building principles: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.Today we celebrate Umoja (Unity): To strive for and to maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.
What is Umoja's relevance for today's black community?
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