Created by activist Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is observed December 26th through January 1st with each day has a significant meaning. The fourth day is UJAMAA, which means COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS.

The core of Kwanzaa lies in the Nguzu Saba, the seven principles that guide each day's celebration. The first principle, Umoja (Unity), emphasizes maintaining unity within family, community ...

For the fourth day of Kwanzaa, the Rochester community highlighted what’s called “Ujamaa,” one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa meaning “cooperative economics.” READ MORE: <a href ...

For the fourth day of Kwanzaa, the Rochester community highlighted what’s called “Ujamaa,” one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa ... center-for-kwanzaa-day-4/ NBA Legend Shaq Abandoned ...

26, Kwanzaa began ... It runs for seven days, with each day dedicated to one of seven principles "drawn from communitarian values found throughout the African continent," the museum said.

WASHINGTON — Kwanzaa has become ... The holiday is governed by seven principles, known collectively as the Nguzo Saba, and a different principle is celebrated each day: Umoja (Unity ...

each of those days dedicated to the seven principles of Kwanzaa, known as Nguzo Saba. They are the cornerstone of the Kawaida, or common philosophy of the holiday, which is inspired by various ...