Kwanzaa is a secular American holiday that celebrates African roots and tradition. Here’s what you need to know. Kwanzaa is a non-religious, seven-day-long holiday that celebrates African and African ...
During the holiday, families and communities organize around what are known as the seven principles, or Nguzo Saba. The seven ...
Seven days. Seven candles. Seven Kwanzaa principles. If you’ve never celebrated Kwanzaa before, it’s not too late to start embracing the Pan-African holiday. From Kwanzaa traditions to its ...
The name Kwanzaa is derived from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” which means “first fruits,” and was created by Maulana Karenga, a professor and chairman of Black studies of California State ...
Sacramento’s 27th annual Kwanzaa celebration at the state Capitol highlights the holiday’s role in cultural reclamation and healing.
Pretty much all Americans are familiar with Christmas (it’s hard to miss the decorations that go up the day after ...
SIDE TERRACE SEATS. WELL, TONIGHT, FAMILIES IN CENTRAL MARYLAND WILL GATHER TO CELEBRATE KWANZAA. THIS HOLIDAY ACTUALLY HAS SOME ROOTS HERE IN MARYLAND. YEAH IT DOES. SO THE SEVEN DAY FESTIVITIES ...