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.

Every year on December 26, the annual commemoration of African-American culture that is Kwanzaa begins. Observed ...

Kwanzaa, which honors African American and Pan-African culture and traditions, is celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, The seven-night celebration stretches across millions of homes and communities ...

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 a relatively modern holiday that began just over 50 years ago. Since then, Kwanzaa has grown in popularity and has been commemorated with postage stamp designs and mentioned by several ...

Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966. It also is celebrated in countries with large African ...

Kwanzaa is rapidly approaching and while the holiday hit peak popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, millions of Black Americans continue to celebrate each year. The relatively new holiday is primarily ...

WASHINGTON — Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated in countries with large ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Kwanzaa celebrations are in full swing, and supporters say it’s not a Holiday just for Black and brown people. But it’s something the whole city can get behind. The Indianapolis ...

SAN ANTONIO – On the day after Christmas each year, another holiday begins — Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa isn’t a religious holiday but a celebration of African-American culture and heritage. It’s a time for ...