Thursday marked the first day of Kwanzaa and Detroiters went to the downtown area for the third annual lighting of the Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara.

Maisha Sullivan-Ongoza and Milele Sullivan of the Kwanzaa Cooperative light the first candle on the kinara, representing unity.

Kwanzaa 2024: Everything you need to know about the week-long holiday The holiday celebrating African culture and heritage lasts from Dec. 26 to Jan 1.

The event is free and open to the public. Kwanzaa is celebrated from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. Detroit’s giant Kwanzaa kinara debuted in 2022 after City Councilman Scott Benson reached out to ...

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The candle lit on the first day of Kwanzaa symbolizes unity, as did the crowd that gathered for the third annual Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara lighting ceremony in downtown Detroit.

Kwanzaa celebrations happening around the country this weekend From the lighting of the world’s largest kinara to soul food dinners and more, we’ve gathered how the country is celebrating Kwanzaa.

Kwanzaa is one of three December holidays that encourage celebration with family and honoring traditions. Here's what to know about it.

Kwanzaa 2024: Everything you need to know about the week-long holiday The holiday celebrating African culture and heritage lasts from Dec. 26 to Jan 1.

Kwanzaa 2024: Everything you need to know about the week-long holiday The holiday celebrating African culture and heritage lasts from Dec. 26 to Jan 1.

Kwanzaa 2024: Everything you need to know about the week-long holiday The holiday celebrating African culture and heritage lasts from Dec. 26 to Jan 1.