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Showing posts with label UMOJA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UMOJA. Show all posts

Friday, December 26, 2014

UMOJA KWANZAA CELEBRATION


The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili. 

Habari Gani is a Swahili term meaning “What is the news?” It is used when greeting others during Kwanzaa. The appropriate response is to say the name of the principle for that day. - - -  - 

The first priciple: Umoja (Unity)

Seven Principles: Nguzo Saba









History of Kwanzaa (History channel)

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

KWANZAA 2014 EVENTS: CLEVELAND AREA

























KWANZAA HISTORY



OFFICIAL KWANZAA SITE


MORE EVENTS:
  • Kwanzaa Party - December 26 at Greenmont Party Center, 800 S. Green Road in South Euclid. The celebration starts at 4pm and includes food, music and an African drum circle. Admission is free. For more information call 216-321-1539.
  • Kwanzaa Celebration - December 28 at 662 Wolf Ledges in Akron. The event, sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha, Ujima and other community organizations, is free and open to the public.
  • Kwanzaa Celebration - December 30 at the Lorain Public Library, 351 Sixth St in Lorain at 1pm. Admission is free, but guests are asked to bring a covered dish for the meal.


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