Kwanzaa

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Inspired by traditional harvest festivals, Kwanzaa takes its name from a Swahili phrase, “matunda ya kwanza,” which means “first fruits.” Over 2,000 languages ...

Kwanzaa is an American holiday celebrating Black heritage. Here's how chefs at Phoenix restaurants like The Larder + The Delta and Latha celebrate.

Kwanzaa runs from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, and the Rev. Gerald Cameron of Euclid's Celebration United Methodist Church believes that the holiday is an ...

The celebrations for the holiday begin on December 26, and last through January 1. Macon has many events going on throughout the week to celebrate. Unity ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Kwanzaa, an African American and Pan-African holiday to celebrate family, community, and culture, begins on Tuesday.

Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday created by an African American professor and activist in 1996, as a way for African Americans to celebrate their heritage.

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Students from all across Fresno County gathered for their year-end meeting of Ujima. The program is built on the foundation of ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Day one of Rochester's Kwanzaa Festival will be held at the City Hall Atrium at 30 Church Street from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

The Springfield City Wide Kwanzaa Celebration Committee will host a citywide Kwanzaa celebration from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.

December is full of different holidays and the one closing out the month will be Kwanzaa. But what is the holiday and how did it get started?

Starting from the day after Christmas and ending on New Year's Day, Kwanzaa is a seven-day observance that encourages African Americans, and others, ...

The celebration brings people together from across the state in honor of Kwanzaa's first principle—unity.

Richmond's Cultural Ambassador, the Elegba Folklore Society will present the 2023 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival on Saturday, December 30.

During the height of the winter holiday season in America, tens of thousands of African Americans celebrate the Black holiday known as Kwanzaa.

The seven principles ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Tuesday through New Year's Day, events celebrating Kwanzaa will be taking place throughout the Queen City.

The name comes from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza," which means "first fruits." Unlike many other winter holidays, Kwanzaa isn't tied to any single ...

A parade in South Los Angeles and festival will mark the start of Kwanzaa in Southern California. Here's what to know about the seven-day festival and its.

The holiday was ...

Kwanzaa, the annual celebration of African-American culture, kicks off on Tuesday, Dec 26, 2023, with Pasadena commemorating the event with a special ...

There's a chance for children to learn more and celebrate the holiday at the Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Community Center in Crown Heights.

The City of Chicopee will be hosting its 2nd annual flag-raising ceremony in honor of Kwanzaa on Tuesday.

The holiday was ...

Kwanzaa is a secular holiday that is observed by many African Americans as a celebration of their cultural heritage. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga ...

Kwanzaa isn't a religious holiday but a celebration of African-American culture. It's a time for reflection and connection.

Louisville (December 26, 2023) –Councilman Phillip T. Baker (D-6) invites Louisville to celebrate Kwanzaa this holiday season.

"As we gather to celebrate Kwanzaa, I extend heartfelt wishes to our community observing this meaningful and culturally rich occasion. Kwanzaa is a time for ...

A drum teacher says the drums are a powerful instrument in the African culture and during Kwanzaa. Teli Shabu teaches drum classes at no charge to students at ...

Tuesday marked the first day of Kwanzaa. African Americans observe Kwanzaa from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, celebrating their cultural heritage and traditional ...

During the week, a candelabrum called a Kinara is lit, and ears of corn representing each child in the family are placed on a traditional straw mat.