Watch: What you need to know about Day 5 of Kwanzaa: Nia

On this day, we pledge to make our collective vocation the building and development of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.

Habari Gani, or what’s the news of the day, GrioFam? Today is Dec. 30, which marks Day 5 of Kwanzaa. Tune in as Tatianna Mott provides a deep dive into the history and principles of Kwanzaa Day 5.

On the fifth day of Kwanzaa, we light the second green candle to the right of the black candle. This candle represents the principle of Nia or purpose.

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