Hundreds of Queens residents gathered at Queens Borough Hall on Monday, Dec 30, to celebrate Kwanzaa.

Discover the rich history and traditions of Kwanzaa, an African American holiday celebrating family, community and culture.

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

All the events held by the GSO Kwanzaa Collective as part of the seven-day Kwanzaa celebration were held in the Peeler ...

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The event, open to the community, aimed to bring people of all ages together to celebrate African American culture, heritage, and unity.

According to Karenga, the name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning ‘first fruits.’ First ...

Monday marked the holiday’s principle of ‘nia,’ or purpose, and dozens of people gathered in Rohnert Park to take its message ...

Monea-Cadette and her children were among more than 100 people at the African American Museum’s annual Kwanzaa celebration ...

Kwanzaa celebrations offer a reprieve for Black District residents amidst crime and legal troubles. The seven principles of ...

Below, we’re sharing details about the principles of Kwanzaa. During this holiday, families come together to light the candle ...

If you’re looking to observe the holiday this year or brush up on Kwanzaa’s history, meanings and traditions, we share a few ...