Kwanzaa, which kicks off today, is traditionally celebrated with candles, dinner parties, and growing one’s awareness of the collective. The week-long celebration honors African heritage, culture, and ...

MACON, Ga. — Kwanzaa was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1965. It is an African tradition-centered cultural holiday that is always celebrated for seven days starting December 26th through January ...

Malcolm X College kicks off a week of daily Kwanzaa celebrations on Friday, featuring live music, art, shopping markets, ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Thursday marked the first day of Kwanzaa, and on Friday, the Padua Center in central Toledo hosted a celebration. "Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, it's not a political holiday, it's ...

The name Kwanzaa is derived from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” which means “first fruits,” and was created by Maulana Karenga, a professor and chairman of Black studies of California State ...

New to celebrating the holiday or looking for a new way to celebrate Kwanzaa? Give self-care a try. Kwanzaa, which kicks off today, is traditionally celebrated with candles, dinner parties, and ...