Dr. Jeter Fonee Jones Giles, with the event, shared that Kwanzaa was established in the 1960s by American activist Dr. Maulana Karenga.

Celebrations What are the seven principles of the Kwanzaa celebration? Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 each year, designed to celebrate African heritage, unity, and ...

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.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) today unveiled a new stamp design honoring Kwanzaa, a holiday celebrated annually ...

Christmas might be over, but Kwanzaa is just getting started. December 26 marked the start of Kwanzaa, also spelled Kwanza (with one ‘a’ at the end). It’s a seven-day non-religious holiday ...

The holiday is defined by Nguzo Saba, or the seven principles. Each day of the festival is dedicated to a specific principle, marked by lighting a new candle on the kinara, a seven-branched candelabra ...

What are the seven principles of Kwanzaa? Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 each year that is designed to celebrate African heritage, unity, and community building.

Here's what you might not know about Kwanzaa's seven principles and how to celebrate them during the holiday that begins December 26 and ends January 1.

What is Kwanzaa all about? Here is the meaning behind the week-long holiday, its origin, and what each of the seven principles of Kwanzaa represent.