HomeCulture Culture SLIDESHOW – Kwanzaa principle Umoja (unity) celebrated in Orange Mound By TSD Newsroom 12/26/2023 0 439 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 Education WEATHERS: Arming Teachers? What have we become? Community Opening of Orange Mound Library greeted with pride and optimism despite tragedies Justice & Courts County Commissioner Wright calls for SC Judge Bill Anderson to step down Stay Connected21,507FansLike2,634FollowersFollow17,200SubscribersSubscribe - Advertisement - Latest News Education WEATHERS: Arming Teachers? What have we become? Community Opening of Orange Mound Library greeted with pride and optimism despite tragedies Justice & Courts County Commissioner Wright calls for SC Judge Bill Anderson to step down Memphis Government Memphis City Council moves forward with plans for police foundation Community COMMENTARY: WE ALL BE Remembering Fort Pillow, 160 Years Later Load more