Beyond the gifts and glitter, Kwanzaa is a week of reflection and unity – a chance to teach kids about purpose, creativity, and community.

Local speakers and African dance troupes and drummers will kick off the seven-day Kwanzaa celebration at 7 p.m. today in the Langston Hughes Institute, 25 High St. The theme of the annual cultural ...

"It's bringing community awareness to African-American heritage," said Nacogdoches resident Helena Abdullah. Abdullah, who regularly coordinates a large, community-wide celebration, said the seven ...

WEST CHESTER — Kwanzaa is an African American celebration of family, community and culture. Kwanza runs annually for seven days from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1 and was founded in 1966. “Kwanza is an ...

A candle is lit on each of the seven days of Kwanzaa. (MediaNews Group File Photo) Sharon Brown speaks about the symbolism and the seven principles on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 during The Esther M Lee ...

Sunday marks the start of Kwanzaa and one woman is turning to education to celebrate the special tradition. It’s a seven-day, non-religious holiday observed in the United States. Kwanzaa is meant to ...

The holiday season is in full swing and while millions around the world celebrated the traditional Christmas holiday, Kwanzaa, which kicks off Wednesday, presents another opportunity to be festive.

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 ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Lowcountry wrapped up seven days of celebrating Kwanzaa on Wednesday, joining millions worldwide in reflecting on the continuous significance of African heritage.

Chanting, singing and the beating of African drums could be heard from outside the Aya Cultural Arts Studio building in Frederick on Saturday evening. Inside, dozens of people ranging in age from ...

A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook was first published in 1995, a few decades after the seven-day festival was created in 1966. Written by culinary historian and author Jessica B. Harris, the book ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — During the holiday season, communities across the country embrace diverse traditions. Newport News is no exception. On Saturday, residents gathered at the Downing Gross Cultural ...