Yes, Black People Celebrate Kwanzaa! Here’s Why
We lit our candles each day on the kinara, and revisited each of the seven principles, intended to instill values that could keep our people unified and in touch with our African roots. My mom, Imani,
Kwanzaa begins as Black Cultural Initiative prepares for community celebration
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
Denver celebrates Kwanzaa December 26 to January 1
Residents celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa in Jackson
The first day of Kwanzaa was celebrated in a unique way in downtown Jackson Thursday night. The Women for Progress of Mississippi presented a celebration of Kwanzaa in partnership with the Two Mississippi Museums.
Kwanzaa celebrations underway
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Local group celebrates day one of Kwanzaa
Celebrations continue Thursday for day two of Hanukkah and day one of Kwanzaa — a holiday celebrating African American culture and community. New Bethel Baptist Church in Youngstown held a celebration focused on “Umoja” or unity.
Hoosiers celebrating Kwanzaa around Indy
Hoosiers celebrating Kwanzaa around Indy
Kwanzaa in Michigan. How and where to celebrate traditions, heritage
If you'd like to celebrate, there will be Kwanzaa events across Michigan this season. Here's what to know. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Kwanzaa is a weeklong African American and Pan-African holiday celebrating culture and community.
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