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Chicago observes Kwanza as first harvest festival
About 35,000 Black Chicagoans mark Kwanzaa this week, an East African seven day celebration honoring first fruits. The observance emphasizes unity, self determination, collective work, economics, purpose, creativity and faith with nightly candle lighting and family discussions.
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