In 1966, Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University, created Kwanzaa following years of widespread violence by police against Black communities ...

FLINT, MI -- Established in 1966, Kwanzaa was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University, during a time of tension to unite the African ...

"Kwanzaa was founded by Dr. [Maulana] Karenga in 1968, and every year from December 26 to January 1, each day's Kwanzaa principles are discussed and celebrated," said Dr. Jeter Fonee Jones Giles ...

Dr. Maulana Ndabezitha Karenga invented the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa amid the aftereffects of the Watts riots. / Photo: YouTube screenshot Kwanzaa is rich in symbolism. Key symbols ...

Kwanzaa is observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. It was first established in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, an African American professor and activist aiming to reconnect the African American community ...

The Lakewood Black Caucus Kwanzaa celebration was held on Saturday, December 28th, which was the third day of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a secular celebration of heritage based on seven principles founded by ...

Tuesday, Dec. 26, marks the first day of Kwanzaa, a celebration of African culture created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. A professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University ...