An LIer reflects on Kwanzaa

Ama Karikari-Yawson of Freeport says the seven principles that Kwanzaa observants celebrate this year "take on a different meaning, given the fact that it's been such an eventful year, when it comes to what it means to unify for causes like Black Lives Matter, and the end of police brutality," as well as other reasons. The weeklong holiday that honors African heritage began Saturday. Credit: Corey Sipkin