The Wisconsin Black Historical Society held its 37th annual Kwanzaa ceremony. This first day's ceremony highlighted the principle of Umoja or "unity." The event was free and open to the public.

Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated in countries with large African ...

Jan. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of Queens residents gathered at Queens Borough Hall on Monday, Dec. 30, to celebrate Kwanzaa. Attendees donned ankara-print clothing, daishikis and other ...

FILE - Ayodele Kofie lights the first two candles of Kwanzaa holiday that represent the days for unity and self-determination while presenting a Kwanzaa ceremony for members of the Lewis Center ...

Kids 3 and younger are free. Bergen County will hold its Kwanzaa Ceremony on Dec. 30, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Bergen County Administration Building, fifth floor, in One Bergen County Plaza ...

This lighting ceremony is accompanied by discussions, reflections, and expressions of how each principle is relevant to the community. Lighting the candles during Kwanzaa holds symbolic significance, ...

“Kwanzaa encourages us to focus on the seven ... Paschell started the ceremony by asking the eldest person in the audience to permit them to begin. “This whole experience is about us loving ...

It’s a full day of uplifting programs — including a candle-lighting ceremony and vibunzi — based on the seven principles of Kwanzaa. At Montclair Local, we’re dedicated to bringing you the in-depth ...

Homewood-Flossmoor residents gathered on a cold, rainy New Year’s Eve to participate in the village's nightly candle-lighting ceremony in honor of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Larry and Nancy Burrows, who ...

The fifth day is devoted to Nia, or Purpose, and that’s the day when Karamu House, Cleveland’s legendary, more than 100 year old, community center will be hosting its community Kwanzaa celebration.