KWANZAA 2002 A celebration

Public observances of the Kwanzaa holiday:
Umoja -- (Unity)
7 p.m. Thursday.
New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St.
Featuring: The Harambee Youth, speaker The Rev. Kenneth L. Simon and vendors.
Ujamaa -- (Cooperative Economics)
5 p.m. Dec. 29.
Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 505 Parkcliff Ave.
Featuring: Ministerial interpretations of the Nguzo Saba (The seven principles of the Kwanzaa celebration), music and cultural expressions.
Nia -- (Purpose)
6 p.m. Dec. 30.
Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, 328 S. Forest St.
Featuring: Choirs, mime groups, dancing, skits and soloists from various Youngstown area churches.
Imani -- (Faith)
5:30 p.m. Jan. 1.
The McGuffey Center, 1649 Jacobs Road.
Featuring: Vendors, naming ceremony, music, dancing and poetry by the Harambee Youth Organization and Karamu (a community feast).
Source: Youngstown Area Urban League