Maulana Karenga, chair of the Africana Studies Department at Cal State Long Beach, created Kwanzaa in 1966 in what he called ...

Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 to ...

Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African culture and community that takes place from the day after Christmas through New ...

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

December 26th marks the first day of Kwanzaa, and this is day one of a 7-day Kwanzaa journey highlighting the importance and ...

The holiday, which serves as a nationwide communal event reinforcing self-determination and unity in the face of oppression, ...

Women of Progress of Mississippi holds 46th annual Kwanzaa celebration in partnership with the Two Mississippi Museums ...

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

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

Created by activist Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is observed December 26th through January 1st with each day has a significant meaning. The last day is IMANI, which means FAITH.