Day 1 is devoted to umoja, or unity amid the African diaspora. Kwanzaa, which is celebrated by millions of people around the world, is known for cultural celebrations, family and community ...

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 ...

Some in the African-American community share one big meal sometime during the seven Kwanzaa days between Dec. 26 and Jan. 1, says Burch, with everyone bringing a covered dish to share. That feast ...

Kwanzaa is an African American, and pan-African seven-day cultural festival celebrated every December 26 to January 1. Like most festivals, Kwanzaa incorporates music as an essential element of ...

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 ...

It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor of Africana Studies. Kwanzaa, a seven-day cultural festival, begins December 26 and ends January 1. During the holiday, families and ...

Kwanzaa is observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 each year, with a core principle each day. It ends with a feast and gift giving. The seven-day celebration encourages people to think about their African ...

During the week of Kwanzaa, which ended New Year’s Day, a new candle is lit on the kinara each day. “Everyday Heroes is not your typical superhero group,” Crosby said. “They’re all ...