In the December 1996 issue of Food & Wine, Harris shared a taste of the African diaspora in a story about Kwanzaa, writing, "To some 13 million Americans of African descent, December 26 is not ...

Akua Maat stood in front of a white board with a marker in her hand, writing down notes and asking questions regarding a book about relationships and domestic violence. The discussion between her ...

Day 6 of Kwanzaa: Kuumba. The principle of Kuumba is centered on creativity. It’s where you focus on your creative side and all types of self-expression. This can include writing, painting, sculpting, ...

Monea-Cadette and her children were among more than 100 people at the African American Museum’s annual Kwanzaa celebration Saturday at North Elementary School in Waukegan, where they learned ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Kwanzaa celebrations have returned to the African American Museum of Iowa. ... so this gave my writing that I’ve always done a purpose,” she said.

Abu Edwards, the city’s director of Black male engagement, left, spoke with program coordinator Morgan Lloyd during a Kwanzaa event at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, Dec. 27, 2024.

For years, Patricia Sadler was a major part of the Winston-Salem's annual Kwanzaa celebrations, working behind the scenes to make each celebration unique. Sadler, 78, died Nov. 11, and this year's ...

My wonderful colleagues Mia Leimkuhler and Ali Slagle will be writing to you over the next two weeks; as always, reach out to me anytime at [email protected]. Wishing you all a sweet and ...

Dr. Jessica B. Harris revisits and expands “A Kwanzaa Keepsake,” her highly personal book from 1995. By Tejal Rao As 2024 was running out and a new year loomed, the prolific cookbook author ...

The essential symbols of Kwanzaa, like the Kinara (Candle Holder), Mkeka (Mat), Muhindi (corn symbolizing the children), Mazao (fruit symbolizing the harvest), and Zawadi ... Amber Ogden, a native of ...

A citywide Kwanzaa celebration will be held this week to celebrate Black and African American culture. The celebration, in its second year, will be held the seven days of Kwanzaa, from Dec. 26 to ...