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Heri Za Kwanzaa - Day 1 Umoja (Unity)


Kwanzaa is an African American holiday created in 1966. Observed from December 26 through January 1, it is a seven-day celebration of African roots, observed by people of all faith backgrounds, as it is not tied to any religion. Each day celebrates a unique principle. The "Nguzo Saba" (seven principles) are Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa, Nia, Kuumba, and Imani. The Annual Founder's Kwanzaa message for 2022 is "Kwanzaa, Culture and the Practice of Freedom: A Message and Model For Our Times" by Dr. Maulana Karenga.

Each day a candle is lit to highlight the principle of that day and to breathe meaning into the principles with various activities, such as reciting the sayings or writings of great black thinkers and writers, reciting original poetry, African drumming, and sharing a meal of African diaspora-inspired foods. The table is decorated with the essential symbols of Kwanzaa, such as the Kinara (Candle Holder), Mkeka (Mat), Muhindi (corn to represent the children), Mazao (fruit to represent the harvest), and Zawadi (gifts). One might also see the colors of the Pan-African flag, red (the struggle), black (the people), and green (the future), represented throughout the space and in the clothing worn by participants. We are pleased to share the celebrations and reflections of this holiday over the next week.

The first day of Kwanzaa honors Umoja, or unity The principle of unity comes first, as it is the foundation for all other principles. Unity does not simply mean being together, rather it is a principle and practice of togetherness. Whether that looks like active solidarity with your community, uniting as a collective oneness, or engaging in harmonious togetherness, this requires intentional practice.

Today, we invite you to reflect on the unity between family, community, nation and race. How can you strengthen this unity and support others in your community? May we strive to find unity rather than division and manipulated divisiveness.

In this holiday season, focus on what draws you closer to your brothers, sisters, and neighbors. How can you connect and unite with those who are different? It is when we are working together that the greatest change and action can occur.

"Kwanzaa was and is also an instrument of freedom, a means of cultivating liberated and liberating consciousness, returning us to our history and culture, and building and strengthening our families and communities in culturally-grounded ways that are good and transformative and cause us to flourish and come into the fullness of ourselves as African persons and peoples."
- Dr. Maulana Karenga

Heri Za Kwanzaa
Happy Kwanzaa
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