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 ...

sharing" "Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to families across the country celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season. And in the spirit of the season, we reflect on the blessings of the past ...

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 ...

Since its founding in 1966, Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognised celebration of African culture and community in the United States. The secular holiday is also celebrated in countries with ...

Kwanzaa, she said, is an occasion to show gratitude for the blessings they granted throughout the year. “We thank the ancestors because we wouldn’t be there without them,” she said.

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 ...