Kwanzaa is celebrated between December 26 and January 1 every year. Get local news you need to know to start your day with NBC 6's News Headlines newsletter. Kwanzaa was created by activist and ...

The holiday's founder envisioned Kwanzaa as a unifying force, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds ... a simple "happy Kwanzaa" suffices, and traditional greetings such as "habari ...

Recalling this annual event in her Kwanzaa video last year, she said her favorite Kwanzaa candle was the second one, representing the value of "I will say anything to get elected." [Ed ...

i.e., 'Umoja', on the first day, 'Kujichagulia', on the second day and so on. There are many different ways to wish someone a happy Kwanzaa.

Reflect on the origins of Kwanzaa and its creation as a means to reclaim cultural identity and self-expression. Reviewing Kwanzaa Symbols: Explore the meanings behind the symbols of Kwanzaa and ...

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

Many of the vendors told 13News that people of all faiths, races or ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to participate. "Happy Kwanzaa to everybody, and make sure that you have a great 2025.

Tuesday, Dec. 26, marks the first day of Kwanzaa, a celebration of African culture created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. A professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University ...

On Thursday, President Joe Biden posted a message to X, formerly Twitter: "Jill and I wish all those celebrating a very happy Kwanzaa — one blessed with peace, hope, and light." Principle ...

Many of the vendors told 13News that people of all faiths, races or ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to participate. "Happy Kwanzaa to everybody, and make sure that you have a great 2025. I think ...