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Milwaukee Kwanzaa ceremony at Wisconsin Black Historical Society

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Published  December 26, 2024 6:24pm CST
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Wisconsin Black Historical Society's 37th annual Kwanzaa ceremony

The Wisconsin Black Historical Society held its 37th annual Kwanzaa ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 26.

The Brief

    • The Wisconsin Black Historical Society held its 37th annual Kwanzaa ceremony.
    • This first day's ceremony highlighted the principle of Umoja or "unity."
    • The event was free and open to the public.

MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Black Historical Society held its 37th annual Kwanzaa ceremony on Thursday.

Each night of Kwanzaa is dedicated to observing one of seven principles. On the first day, the Wisconsin Black Historical Society highlighted the principle of Umoja or "unity." Umoja calls for people to "strive for and to maintain unity in the family and community."

Wisconsin Black Historical Society's 37th annual Kwanzaa ceremony

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Kwanzaa's other principles include self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. The tradition is to light a candle each day for seven days, meant to highlight the principle of each day.

Thursday's event was free and open to the public.

Wisconsin Black Historical Society's 37th annual Kwanzaa ceremony

The Source

  • Information in this report is from the Wisconsin Black Historical Society.

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