The second symbol of Kwanzaa is the mkeka (the mat ... The kikombe cha umoja (the unity cup) is symbolic of the foundational principle and practice of umoja (unity) which makes all else possible.

In alignment with the winter solstice, Kwanzaa also emphasizes the harvest season with symbols of health ... with the holiday’s principles of unity, self-love, and community service.

Purple is the symbol of repentance and it is about ... The seven principles of Kwanzaa, such as unity and purpose, relate to the social and spiritual and physical development of people in the ...

Kwanzaa, a seven-day cultural festival, begins December 26 and ends January 1. During the holiday, families and communities organize around The Seven Principles of Unity, Self-Determination, ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — On the third day of Kwanzaa, the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority celebrated the African American cultural holiday. Drums, dance performances and ...