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

The city of Philadelphia teamed up with the Kwanzaa Cooperative for the festive celebration at Eagle Pavilion at the Fairmount Water Works. "I was tearing up because I am thinking of so many of our ...

The start of the new year marked the end of the celebration of Kwanzaa, yet somehow it was still a day filled with hope and faith for new beginnings. We ...

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 ...

Umoja means Unity Pastor and vice president of the Salisbury Kwanzaa Club Matthew Leonard is Dr. Karenga’s nephew. He says there is a reason we begin with Umoja. “Dr. Karenga stated long ago ...

Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966 and is based on certain African festival traditions. The tradition is based on seven distinct principles and you’ll celebrate one per day. During Kwanzaa, you’ll ...

(Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer) Every year, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, the intricacies of Black culture and ... present in the United States during this time of year. Each day of Kwanzaa, ...