Naomi Smith lights the candles of Kwanzaa at Saturday evening's
celebration in the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum,
surrounded by children from the audience. (Mike Jory/Times-
Herald) Ever since Askari Sowonde started Vallejo's community
Kwanzaa celebration, she always feared no one would show up.  "I
always wondered every year if there's anybody going to be
sitting here but myself," she said.  But on Saturday, that fear
proved unfounded as people packed into the Vallejo Naval and
Historical Museum for the annual event.  Kwanzaa is a week-long
celebration of African American culture and heritage. Developed
45 years ago by professor Maulana Karenga, observances begin
immediately after Christmas, with each day representing a major
principle.  The history of Kwanzaa was explained by Destiny
Muhammad, the self-styled "Harpist of the Hood." Muhammad noted
that Kwanzaa is not inconsistent with religious beliefs.  Master
drummer James Henry, left, brings to the stage another member of
the audience at Saturday's c