Kwanzaa celebrations go virtual in Hempstead

Local officials and religious leaders came together for the third night of Kwanzaa -- known as Ujima. It represents the principle of collective work and responsibility.

News 12 Staff

Dec 29, 2021, 3:10 AM

Updated 1,113 days ago

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Kwanzaa celebrations went virtual in Hempstead on Tuesday.
The village hosted a candle lighting ceremony via video chat.
Local officials and religious leaders came together for the third night of Kwanzaa -- known as Ujima. It represents the principle of collective work and responsibility.
Local artists also took part in Tuesday night's ceremony for cultural Kwanzaa performances.