Thursday marked the first day of Kwanzaa, which celebrates the culture and heritage of people with African roots. City leaders joined the Kwanzaa Cooperative to light up Boathouse Row and ...

Kwanzaa is another holiday coming up fast this month. It starts Dec. 26, immediately following Christmas and Hanukkah. "Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates ...

Kwanzaa, which honors African American and Pan-African culture and traditions, is celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, The seven-night celebration stretches across millions of homes and communities ...

2. Clothing in Kwanzaa colors. If traditional African attire isn’t readily available, wearing clothing in Kwanzaa’s symbolic colors is a thoughtful alternative.

What you’ll love: The green, red, yellow and black colors are festive for Kwanzaa, and it is handwoven, measuring 36 inches long and 24 inches wide.

Kwanzaa, which honors African American and Pan-African culture and traditions, is celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, The seven-night celebration stretches across millions of homes and communities ...

Kwanzaa, which honors African American and Pan-African culture and traditions, is celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, The seven-night celebration stretches across millions of homes and communities ...

Kwanzaa, which honors African American and Pan-African culture and traditions, is celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, The seven-night celebration stretches across millions of homes and communities ...

Stir, adding more food coloring if needed, until desired color is reached. Refrigerate dough until cold, about 20 minutes. Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°.

On the day after Christmas, Kwanzaa begins its week-long celebration of African history, values, family, community and culture. Here's what to know.

Kwanzaa, which honors African American and Pan-African culture and traditions, is celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, The seven-night celebration stretches across millions of homes and communities ...