Kwanzaa traditions celebrated in community gatherings
Mayor Richard Jackson explains Kwanzaa as a cultural holiday not religious, honoring African American heritage from December 26 to January 1. The seven principles are recited daily with seven candles symbolizing unity and past struggles, future hope, and Africa. More families adopt the observance, emphasizing reflection and continuity of tradition.
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Kwanzaa Principles Outline and Dates
Summary of Kwanzaa seven day celebration from December 26 to January 1. Days cover Umoja Unity Kujichagulia Self determination Ujima Collective work and responsibility Ujamaa Cooperative economics Nia Purpose Kuumba Creativity Imani Faith. Source attribution to Wikipedia and Herald staff writer contact.
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Ottawa Police Chief Trains With FBI Academy
Ottawa Police Chief Dennis Butler completed an 11 week FBI National Academy program in Quantico Virginia from October 2 to December 16. The course featured fitness training and lectures on leadership ethics and management with 246 officers from 47 states the District of Columbia and 23 foreign countries attending. Captain Randy Allan acted as chief during Butler’s absence.
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Peace march in Baghdad calls for unity government
More than 10,000 protesters marched in Baghdad urging a national unity government of Sunnis and Shiites while in southern Iraq municipal workers found remains from a Saddam era mass grave. Insurgent attacks killed six police and two civilians, ending a lull after the December elections as violence surged again. Officials say insurgents aim to deepen political turmoil amid a Shiite bloc lead.
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Post-Christmas sales lift shoppers with gift cards
Dearborn and Okemos shoppers return to malls to redeem gift cards and seek post holiday discounts as retailers push spring merchandise. Analysts say post-Christmas shopping could reach up to 14 percent of holiday sales, with stores like Best Buy JCPenney and Target offering deep cuts and new merchandise. Erik Sellen and Mary Padgett describe using gift cards and finding easy parking and desired items as retailers tempt continued spending.
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Troy Holcomb
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KB Toys
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