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Then Mount Pleasant’s pastor, Reverend Nyika Taylor, chose several children to bring the Kwanzaa symbols to the front. The ...

Karenga described Kwanzaa as a “political-motivator holiday” in an interview with ... gifts and sharing African American and Pan African foods, culminating in the Karamu, a feast featuring ...

Attendees donned ankara-print clothing, daishikis and other traditional West African-inspired attire as they dined on Black ...

Museum CEO Mary Allen talked about the history of Kwanzaa during the event. The holiday, celebrated nationwide from Dec. 26-Jan. 1, is based on seven principles, also known as Nguzo Saba. The ...

Like many of the winter holidays, food traditions loom large over the vibrant tables of the Kwanzaa feasts. But what food do ...

Woman lighting a display of colorful Kwanzaa candles, surrounded by her family - SeventyFour/Shutterstock Like many of the winter holidays, the food traditions loom ...

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As institutions sponsor Kwanzaa events, Karenga remains adamant about embracing what he calls the holiday’s foundational message ... She even practiced Ujima as and helped serve food to families at ...

The holiday focuses on singing, dancing, storytelling, poetry reading and feasting on special foods, often with African roots. RELATED: Kwanzaa 2024: How did the holiday get its start? Kwanzaa was ...