ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition transformed City Hall’s atrium into a vibrant space filled with music and dancing to mark the first day of Kwanzaa Friday, a week-long celebration of African-American culture and heritage.
The first day of Kwanzaa focuses on Umoja, or unity, one of the seven guiding principles that also include self-determination, creativity, and faith. The celebration continues through New Year’s Day.
The Pan-African holiday celebrates a different principle each day. It aims to highlight the history and culture of people of African descent, past and present…