Christmas, Kwanzaa begins its week-long celebration of African history, values, family, community and culture. Here's what to know.

Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 to January 1. Proposed by African-American leader Maulana Karenga ...

Kwanzaa is a celebration of African and African American culture. The annual week-long holiday will be here before you know it, so it's the perfect time to learn about the history and symbolism ...

More than 50 people helped the Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization close out 2024 during a special Ujima Brunch that ...

Wednesday marks the first day of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African culture and community that takes place from the day after Christmas through New Year's Day. The holiday is ...

Sabin CDC was formed in 1991 to address the housing needs of African Americans impacted by gentrification. While the center has celebrated Kwanzaa in the past, this year was its second hosting the ...

Created by activist Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is observed December 26th through January 1st with each day has a significant meaning. The first day is UMOJA, which means UNITY. On this day, the ...

Today’s Kwanzaa principle, Nia (Purpose), calls on us to dedicate ourselves to the vital mission of restoring our families, communities, and people to their historical greatness. This principle ...

Since its founding in 1966, Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognised celebration of African culture and community in the United States. The secular holiday is also celebrated in countries with ...

Honoring African American heritage and its rich traditions, Kwanzaa is celebrated Dec. 26 through Jan. 1 with dinner feasts, music, dancing and the seven-day lighting of the kinara candles.