Kwanzaa is a noisy and cheerful holiday associated with traditional African rituals, drumming, music and dancing. However, its authenticity goes far beyond entertainment events. Read on to find out ...

Discover the rich history and traditions of Kwanzaa, an African American holiday celebrating family, community and culture.

Habari Gani? What’s the News? Imani Wednesday marks day seven of Kwanzaa, which is the last day of Kwanzaa. The principle is ...

According to Karenga, the name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning ‘first fruits.’ First ...

With the beat of the batá drums and the booming of Swahili chants, the stage was set for the continuous Kwanzaa celebration ...

Monday marked the holiday’s principle of ‘nia,’ or purpose, and dozens of people gathered in Rohnert Park to take its message ...

He wanted a holiday that was an “alternative to the holiday of Christmas and (gave) Black people an opportunity to celebrate themselves and their history.” Each day of Kwanzaa, which lasts ...

Hanukkah is not a holiday to sit all day in synagogue and pray. It’s more of a holiday to eat potato pancakes and jelly doughnuts, listen to comedian Adam Sandler’s Hanukkah song, light candles each ...

December 26th marks the first day of Kwanzaa, and this is day one of a 7-day Kwanzaa journey highlighting the importance and ...

The name Kwanzaa derives from “mutanda ya kwanza” a Swahili phrase meaning “first fruits” or “first harvest.” The final “a” ...

The Village, an Afro-Centric cultural and community center and OurStory Edutainment, a Black-led cultural learning institute ...