And every idea, symbol and practice in my book, Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture, reflects and reaffirms this central understanding of the message and meaning of Kwanzaa.

According to Karenga, the name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning ‘first fruits.’ First fruits festivals exist in Southern Africa and are celebrated in December ...

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 ...

In 1995, Dr. Jessica B. Harris first published “A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook.” This year, the cherished book was republished with updates, additions and a new foreword by Carla Hall. Harris ...

Community members and leaders gathered at the Sherman Phoenix, an entrepreneurial hub on Milwaukee’s North Side, to celebrate the cultural holiday of Kwanzaa.

Food at the Ujima Language and Literacy Kwanzaa celebration on December 11, 2024 was provided by Mama G's Kitchen in Springfield, Mo.

Worcester Worcester Kwanzaa celebration to feature food and performances Saturday Published: Dec. 27, 2024, 5:48 a.m.

KWANZAA IS a week-long celebration of African American culture, history, values and community that started Thursday and continues through the end of the year.

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

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

EUGENE, Ore. — Each year, millions of people around the U.S. ring in the new year with Kwanzaa, the annual celebration of the African American family, community, and culture that begins on ...