Jan 6, 20222 min
Updated: Jan 8, 2022
By ONME News Review
The African American Historical and Cultural Museum (AAHCMSJV) of the San Joaquin Valley held Kwanzaa at its facility from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, celebrating the seven principles of Kwanzaa, bringing in various speakers from the community. Kwanzaa, meaning, "first fruits" allows for participants to acknowledge the fruits of their labor or harvest from the past year, also reviewing what needs to be worked on for the upcoming year.
Kwanzaa is a reflective celebration of African-based principles that originated in the United States in 1966 by founder Dr. Maulana Karenga; it is a celebration of community, family and culture, established as a means to help African Americans reconnect with their roots and heritage. The Nguzo Saba, Kwanzaa’s seven principles, include – Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity) and Imani (faith).
Part two of the above 2021 Kwanzaa event video features local, Central Valley talent to celebrate Kuumbaa Day, hosted by The BreakBox Thought Collective.
Viewers can watch the Kuumba Kwanzaa review programming part 2 throughout January on the ONME Network via Roku, Amazon Fire TV and via televisions on CMAC channels Comcast Channel 99, AT & T Channel 93 and Apple TV starting Friday, Jan. 7, 2022.