Umoja Karamu
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Umoja Karamu
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Umoja Karamu, meaning "unity feast" in Swahili, is an African-American celebration begun in 1971 by Dr. Edward Sims, Jr. Celebrated in a manner similar to Thanksgiving, Umoja Karamu is held on the fourth Sunday in November. Its purpose is to instill solidarity, black values, and appreciation of black heritage into black families. Prayers, libations to honor ancestors, historical readings, and feasts mark observances. The celebration is based on five periods of African-American life, each represe
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African-American celebration
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umoja_Karamu
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2024-04-23T19:42:32Z
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