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Kwanzaa begins 7-day celebration with 'unity'
By Times Staff Writer
Published December 26, 2007
ST. PETERSBURG Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, which comes from the Swahili phrase, "matunda ya kwanza" which means "first fruits." The holiday is celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Each day focuses on a different principle. The seven principles of Kwanzaa, known as the Nguzo Saba include: 1. Umoja (unity) 2. Kujichagulia (self-determination) 3. Ujima (collective work and responsibility) 4. Ujamaa (cooperative economics) 5. Nia (purpose) 6. Kuumba (creativity) 7. Imani (faith) A celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. at Moore's Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. The church is at 3037 Fairfield Ave. S. For information, call 686-5423. ST. PETERSBURG NAACP holds annual service on Tuesday The St. Petersburg branch of the NAACP will hold its annual Emancipation Proclamation Day service at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lakewood United Church of Christ. The event will include a continental breakfast and will feature the Royal Voices Choral Ensemble. The church is at 2901 54th Ave. S in St. Petersburg. To RSVP or for more information, call 898-3310.
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