HomeCulture Culture SLIDESHOW – Kwanzaa principle Umoja (unity) celebrated in Orange Mound By TSD Newsroom 12/26/2023 0 503 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp During the seven-day observance of Kwanzaa, a new candle is lit on the kinara each day. The center black candle is lit first, which was the case Tuesday at the Orange Mound Community Center as the principle of Umoja (unity) was celebrated. (Photo: William Weeks/The Tri-State Defender) 1 of 9 Ekpe Abioto helps set the tone for the Day 1 celebration of Kwanzaa and the principle of Umoja (unity) at the Orange Mound Community Center. (Photo: William Weeks/The Tri-State Defender) Awaiting the entry of the day's "King" with the day's "Queen" already in place. (Photo: William Weeks/The Tri-State Defender) The "King" for the day is escorted to his place of honor. (Photo: William Weeks/The Tri-State Defender) Sharing the Kwanzaa tradition with the next generation. (Photo: William Weeks/The Tri-State Defender) The first day of Kwanzaa celebration was presented by Mid-South Kwanzaa, whose president is Osupa Moon (right). (Photo: William Weeks/The Tri-State Defender) Celebrating the principle of Umoja (unity) on Day 1 of Kwanzaa at the Orange Mound Community Center. (William Weeks/The Tri-State Defender) A teaching moment about the kinara and the symbolism of the candles. (Photo: William Weeks/The Tri-State Defender) During the seven-day observance of Kwanzaa, a new candle is lit on the kinara each day. The center black candle is lit first, which was the case Tuesday at the Orange Mound Community Center as the principle of Umoja (unity) was celebrated. (Photo: William Weeks/The Tri-State Defender) Playing the kalimba, Ekpe Abioto grabs the attention of the "future." (Photo: William Weeks/The Tri-State Defender) A guide to Kwanzaa in Memphis celebrations Share this:Post Previous articleA guide to Kwanzaa in Memphis celebrationsNext articleMorant, Grizzlies secure ‘bigtime’ OT win over Pelicans Related Articles Local News SC Mayor Harris’ budget raises eyebrows at SC Sheriff’s Office Community SLIDESHOW: Scenes from LeMoyne-Owen 2024 Commencement Community A Dream No Longer Deferred: LeMoyne Owen ‘forgives’ a long-forgotten debt so 79-year-old can march after a 51-year wait Stay Connected21,507FansLike2,634FollowersFollow17,200SubscribersSubscribe Latest News Local News SC Mayor Harris’ budget raises eyebrows at SC Sheriff’s Office Community SLIDESHOW: Scenes from LeMoyne-Owen 2024 Commencement Community A Dream No Longer Deferred: LeMoyne Owen ‘forgives’ a long-forgotten debt so 79-year-old can march after a 51-year wait Community SLIDESHOW: No prom?!?! No problem! Parents step in to make a memorable Sneaker Ball for JP Freeman students Community Former Congresswoman Val Demings to Keynote NAACP Memphis Freedom Fund Celebration Load more