The purpose of Kwanzaa is to celebrate African American heritage, family and community. Each segment of The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa focuses on the specific principle of that day and sheds ...

Each table had a paper decoration of the Kinara, a candle holder with seven candles representing the Nguzo Saba or seven ...

So, whether you’re new to celebrating Kwanzaa or looking for a new way to celebrate the non-religious holiday, below we outline ways to approach the seven principles through self-care.

It will teach children the Nguzo Saba, or "seven principles" of Kwanzaa, highlighted by gorgeous linoleum block prints by Daniel Minter. This Coretta Scott King honor book tells the journey of ...

It is meant to celebrate seven principles associated with personal growth and wellbeing. Kwanzaa is not tied to any religion and can be celebrated by anyone. Observing the holiday usually means ...

each day's Kwanzaa principles are discussed and celebrated," said Dr. Jeter Fonee Jones Giles, who helped put on the event. For attendees like Vicki Washington, the celebration was a chance to ...

Kwanzaa occurs over the same seven days every year, from December 26 until January 1. It lasts seven days in order to honour the core seven principles of the festival, as outlined by Karenga.

The International African American Museum and many other cities in the South are celebrating Kwanzaa with week-long events.

The holiday is celebrated over seven nights, each dedicated to one of its guiding principles: umoja (unity), kujichagulia ...

Kwanzaa, instituted in 1966 by African American professor and activist Dr. Maulana Karenga, takes place annually from December 26th to January 1st. To make our collective vocation the building and ...