On the day after Christmas, Kwanzaa begins its week-long celebration of African history, values, family, community and culture. Here's what to know.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Friday was day four of Kwanzaa. The Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition continued its festivities at the West-End Business Center with a display of local vendors — which is fitting ...

Family. Community. Purpose. There is plenty of meaning and symbolism behind the Pan-African holiday and the seven Kwanzaa principles.

On the fourth day of Kwanzaa, we light the second red candle to the left of the black candle. This candle represents the principle of Ujamaa or cooperative economics.

Joshiah Hicks, 4, throws a candle in the air as he celebrates along with other children during a Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 26, 2022, at Bronzeville Children's Museum.

Today marks the fourth day of Kwanzaa and the Robert L. Hope Center in Africatown hosted all kinds of family-friendly events in celebration.

The seven Kwanzaa Principles outline the universal truths that's the foundation of African tradition-centered cultural holiday.

OMAHA, Neb. — In addition to being Boxing Day, it is also the first day of Kwanzaa. The weeklong celebration was created in 1966.

South LA marks first day of Kwanzaa with parade and celebration The holiday celebrating African culture and heritage lasts from Dec. 26 to Jan 1.