Inspired by the civil rights struggles of the 1960s and based on ancient African celebrations, Kwanzaa has become increasingly popular over the last decade. More than 20 million people celebrate in ...

Kwanzaa is arguably one of the most unique holidays on the calendar. Rooted in African traditions, Kwanzaa is a time of reflection and celebration for those who observe the annual holiday. Food, music ...

Kwanzaa was created by activist and author Maulana Ron Karenga in 1966. In establishing the holiday, Karenga hoped to introduce a nationally celebrated holiday that would bring Black Americans ...

A local Kwanzaa celebration Dec. 29 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center drew focus to seven principles that ...

Malcolm X College kicks off a week of daily Kwanzaa celebrations on Friday, featuring live music, art, shopping markets, dance performances daily. “When we come together as a community ... we're ...

By Dr. Obari Cartman The holiday season ended as a new year began. Holiday celebrations recognize principles that we should ...

Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966, and also is celebrated in countries with large African ...

WASHINGTON — Nearly 150 people packed two rooms of the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum in Southeast DC to listen to storyteller Mama Ayo celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa. "Kwanzaa is a ...

The phrase "happy holidays" acknowledges the many diverse religious and secular holidays celebrated between November and January. Holidays observed during this period include Día de los Muertos, ...