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You keep the African tradition and the Kwanzaa tradition.” Sitting at a table beside his wife, Tiamoyo, he proposed that instead of a speech, this would be a conversation.

INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens gathered at The Amp at 16 Tech in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, Dec. 26 to recognize the first day of Kwanzaa, a nationally recognized celebration of African American ...

“We have the Kwanzaa table that we set up and we have the different symbols on there,” Chaney said. “There’s certain things that you need to have on your table, but you can fancy it up as ...

Kwanzaa, which is celebrated Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, is a cultural (not religious) holiday that is a time for people to gather to remember the past and celebrate African American culture.

“We have the Kwanzaa table that we set up and we have the different symbols on there,” Chaney said. “There’s certain things that you need to have on your table, but you can fancy it up as ...

The lighting of the Menorah was followed by another special ceremony. The Kwanzaa table was set up inside the building's lobby. Children and adults beat out a drum rhythm on the front steps.

Kwanzaa is to be celebrated Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 this year. Significant Kwanzaa traditions feature setting a Kwanzaa table, lighting candles, reflecting and setting goals and learning family history.

Instead, she said she simply bought seven candle holders, found red, black and green candles (the colors of Black liberation) and began setting up her Kwanzaa table. “I had African cloth.

CINCINNATI — The first day of Kwanzaa is a must for Sara Amen, born in the West End, living in Over-the-Rhine. He would not dream of missing this 40-year-old event.