Day 1 is devoted to umoja, or unity amid the African diaspora. Kwanzaa, which is celebrated by millions of people around the world, is known for cultural celebrations, family and community ...

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Created by activist Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is observed December 26th through January 1st with each day has a significant meaning. The first day is UMOJA, which means UNITY. On this day ...

Since its founding in 1966, Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognised celebration of African culture and community in the United States. The secular holiday is also celebrated in countries with ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – The first day of Kwanzaa has officially begun, kicking off a seven-day celebration of the African American culture and history. Kwanzaa always begins on Dec. 26 and is ...

Kwanzaa is an African American, and pan-African seven-day cultural festival celebrated every December 26 to January 1. Like most festivals, Kwanzaa incorporates music as an essential element of ...

Honoring African American heritage and its rich traditions, Kwanzaa is celebrated Dec. 26 through Jan. 1 with dinner feasts, music, dancing and the seven-day lighting of the kinara candles.

Today’s Kwanzaa principle, Nia (Purpose), calls on us to dedicate ourselves to the vital mission of restoring our families, communities, and people to their historical greatness. This principle ...

Dozens of people gathered in Jackson Hall at Saint Marks Episcopal Church in Wilmington for the final day of Kwanzaa. Each day celebrates a different principle of Kwanzaa, with the final day ...

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