BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The day after Christmas is the first day of Kwanzaa, a seven-day celebration of African-American culture that began in 1966. The second day of Kwanzaa symbolizes ...

After themed bar crawls, special performances, and other festivities kicked Kwanzaa off around the country on Thursday, the festivities continue this weekend. Events celebrating the seven-day-long ...

FLINT, MI - The city of Flint is set to come alive with the spirit of Kwanzaa as the community gathers for a seven-day celebration honoring African heritage, culture and principles. The event is ...

CINCINNATI — Local leaders and community members gathered in greater Cincinnati Dec. 26 to celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a seven-day cultural holiday celebrated by African ...

Dec. 26 marks the first day of Kwanzaa. For the next seven days, the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum will celebrate the holiday at its center in Southeast D.C. Mama Ayo is in her element.

Kwanzaa begins Thursday.Millions of people ... and African culture.The holiday is defined by Nguzo Saba, or the seven principles. Each day of the festival is dedicated to a specific principle ...

The seven-day holiday celebrates African ... say they’re excited for the rest of the celebration. “My father is here and he taught me about Kwanzaa from a very young age,” said Esme Sanders.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Thursday marked the first day of Kwanzaa, and on Friday ... The week-long celebration focuses one of seven principles, known as the Nguzo Saba each day: umoja (unity ...

December 26 marks day one of the seven-day Kwanzaa holiday ... For a full list of when and where to celebrate Kwanzaa, you can find all of the details here. "I just really want people to know ...

Chi-Village Kwanzaa Celebration at the Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center in Chicago (Photo credit: Eddy "Precise" Lamarre) On Dec. 26, Chicago’s Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center was ...