They piled into their minivan and drove up from Southern Maryland. “I didn’t really grow up celebrating Kwanzaa,” said Ava’s dad, David. “Now, as a parent, I want to help my kids connect ...

Sabin CDC was formed in 1991 to address the housing needs of African Americans impacted by gentrification. While the center ...

Learn all about the community-centered holiday with these fun, educational Kwanzaa books for young readers Lizz Schumer is the senior books editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024.

To celebrate the start of Kwanzaa, the first candle was lit during an event in Downtown Detroit on Thursday. The celebration of African American culture and history is a week long. I've been on 50 ...

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 ...

For over 24 years, Askari Sowonde has helped her neighbors and community come together to celebrate Kwanzaa. This year, the event honors those who have positively impacted the community.

Whether you choose traditional African attire, incorporate Kwanzaa colors or showcase handmade artisan pieces, the goal is to celebrate the principles and spirit of the holiday. Remember that ...

Many people who observe Kwanzaa, which is a secular holiday, celebrate it alongside religious festivals such as Christmas. People of any faith, race or ethnic background can participate.

Celebrations in honor of Kwanzaa got underway Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. The holiday was started in 1966 as a way for African-Americans and Pan-Africans to celebrate history, culture and community.

Those who celebrate Kwanzaa will light a candle on a kinara, a seven-slot candle holder that symbolizes the seven principles of Kwanzaa: umoja (unity), kujichagulia (self-determination), ujima ...