Kwanzaa celebrations begin in late December. Whether you’re a longtime observer of the holiday or just wondering what Kwanzaa is about, here’s everything you need to know about the holiday. The name ...

Read the original article on Purewow. In 1966, activist and professor Dr. Maulana Karenga created Kwanzaa to build unity and a stronger connection to African history within the Black community.

Starting December 26, the seven-night celebration of Kwanzaa begins. This African-American and Pan-African holiday is celebrated by millions worldwide with the goal to strengthen the values of African ...

Kwanzaa, the seven-day holiday that honors African American and Pan-African culture, begins Dec. 26 and ends Jan. 1. For more than half a century, the holiday has brought together millions of people ...

Kwanzaa is an annual week-long celebration that honors Black history and culture. It celebrates seven values in African culture: unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative ...

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With Hanukkah starting on Dec. 25, it couldn’t be easier to concelebrate with Kwanzaa this year. If you can find black Hanukkah candles. The African diaspora holiday named for the Swahili phrase for ...

Monday marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, the seven-night celebration honoring African American and Pan-African culture and traditions. Celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, Kwanzaa stretches across ...