Umoja △ Unity

Haiku

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We see one leaf fall

Every single branch feels it

Umoja means one

Today marks the first day of the seven day Kwanzaa celebration. Umoja means unity. During this year, many people stayed separated from loved ones. They wanted to stay healthy and keep the ones they love near and dear. However, physical separation cannot stop unity. We should reach out today and show one another that we are united in our cause.

If you want to learn more about the Kwanzaa celebration, feel free to review the meaning of the principles in the article below:

The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa Teach Us About the Holiday Spirit

The author Allison Gaines is the founder of Justice Can’t Wait:

Justice Can't Wait