game.) When I told other kids that my family celebrated Kwanzaa, I was met with slack-jawed incomprehension or, worse, gimlet-eyed ridicule, before being asked the inevitable question: Isn’t ...

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 ...

Observed predominantly in the US and across nations of the African diaspora in the Americas, people celebrating Kwanzaa honour their African ancestry by exchanging presents and enjoying a large ...

Kwanzaa stands as a powerful celebration of African American culture, community strength, and familial bonds. This week-long observance, held from December 26th to January 1st, represents more ...

Kwanzaa, which kicks off today, is traditionally celebrated with candles, dinner parties, and growing one’s awareness of the collective. The week-long celebration honors African heritage ...

More than 50 people helped the Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization close out 2024 during a special Ujima Brunch that ...

Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 to January 1. Proposed by African-American leader Maulana Karenga ...

As a child, Kellee White Whilby celebrated Kwanzaa a few times with her family in Delaware. Now, as a mom to 2-year-old Gabrielle, she wants her daughter to learn much more about the African ...

Carol Richardson, cultural affairs manager for the city of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs department, said the Kwanzaa celebration was the third time the museum hosted it, and ...

They piled into their minivan and drove up from Southern Maryland. “I didn’t really grow up celebrating Kwanzaa,” said Ava’s dad, David. “Now, as a parent, I want to help my kids connect ...