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 ...

Kwanzaa occurs over the same seven days every year, from December 26 until January 1. It lasts seven days in order to honour the core seven principles of the festival, as outlined by Karenga.

Created by activist Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is observed December 26th through January 1st with each day has a significant meaning. The fifth day is NIA, which means PURPOSE. On this day ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – The first day of Kwanzaa has officially begun, kicking off a seven-day celebration of the African American culture and history. Kwanzaa always begins on Dec. 26 and is ...

Denver offers its own interpretation of the holiday, and the Kwanzaa Committee of Denver hosts public events throughout the seven days inviting the entire community. "It's an African American ...

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.

Today’s Kwanzaa principle, Nia (Purpose), calls on us to dedicate ourselves to the vital mission of restoring our families, communities, and people to their historical greatness. This principle ...

It spotlights their history alongside updated recipes to fit a modern-day palate. However, the book remains focused on African American cuisine merged with Kwanzaa principles. A meal befitting the ...

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