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

and black during Kwanzaa celebrations. It's best to remember that the choice to feature color-themed foods is just one more way to add to the festivities (and may often be more happy coincidence ...

“Thus, Africans of all faiths can and do celebrate Kwanzaa, i.e. Muslims, Christians, Black Hebrews ... and I wish all those celebrating a very happy Kwanzaa — one blessed with peace, hope ...

donning Ghanaian kente cloth — Kwanzaa was an attempt to craft a distinctly Black consciousness by providing an alternative to a “white” Christmas. Rooted in sometimes artful but often ham ...

Happy Kwanzaa," she said. Kwanzaa, which runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, was created in 1966 by Maulana “Ron” Karenga, founder of the Black nationalist group US Organization. Initially presented ...

The festival was founded by Maulana Karenga, an author and activist who was involved with the Black Power movement ... nation and race." Happy first day of Kwanzaa! — Preston “Highbrow Negro ...

As Montes sets up a traditional Kwanzaa altar in her museum, she positions a kinara (candleholder), seven candles, a basket of fruit and vegetables under a “Happy Kwanzaa” banner. The altar ...

Dorcas Meyers of Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc. at the Kwanzaa celebration.Steve White Celebrated from ... Dr. Maulana Karenga -- the chair of Black Studies at California State University ...