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.

Kwanzaa is an African American, and pan-African seven-day cultural festival celebrated every December 26 to January 1. Like most festivals, Kwanzaa incorporates music as an essential element of ...

Kwanzaa is an African-American and pan-African holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor of Africana Studies. Kwanzaa, a ...

Nadia Simms, 14, far right, dances with other Harambee performers during the first night of Kwanzaa during a celebration in Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN — Moments before she performed in front of 300 ...

Dec 27, 2023 Dec 27, 2023 Updated Feb 1, 2025 Bonnie Petty has celebrated Kwanzaa for more than 40 years. “It is not about Christmas at all, but about family and culture,” African American ...

It's always been John Knicely's dream to do the weather. Well, during his last day on air, he was given that opportunity... and he put his own spin on it.

The seven principles of Kwanzaa are represented by Darryl Crosby's Kinara's Children Everyday Heroes, from left, Nia (purpose), the baby; Kuumba (creativity), the artist; Umoja (unity), the mother ...