At Malcolm X College in Chicago, the 18th annual Kwanzaa Observance explained the meaning of the first day of Kwanzaa. The first day is called , "Umoja" , which stands for Unity in the family, community, nation and race. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

At Malcolm X College in Chicago, the 18th annual Kwanzaa Observance featured the dance and music of the Najwa Dance Corps. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

At Malcolm X College in Chicago, the 18th annual Kwanzaa Observance featured the dance and music of the Najwa Dance Corps. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

At Malcolm X College in Chicago, the 18th annual Kwanzaa Observance featured the dance and music of the Najwa Dance Corps. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

At Malcolm X College in Chicago, the 18th annual Kwanzaa Observance featured the dance and music of the Najwa Dance Corps. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

At Malcolm X College in Chicago, the 18th annual Kwanzaa Observance featured the dance and music of the Najwa Dance Corps. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

At Malcolm X College in Chicago, the 18th annual Kwanzaa Observance explained the meaning of the first day of Kwanzaa. The first day is called , "Umoja" , which stands for Unity in the family, community, nation and race. L-r are : Elder Jamila Onyeali who assists Marcos O'Connor who lights the first candle of Kwanzaa. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

At Malcolm X College in Chicago, the 18th annual Kwanzaa Observance explained the meaning of the first day of Kwanzaa. The first day is called , "Umoja" , which stands for Unity in the family, community, nation and race. Joyce Moore of Charleston, South Carolina watches the performances. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times