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 ...

and to celebrate African and African American culture," read the museum's Kwanzaa guide. "Each day they light a candle to highlight the principle of that day and to breathe meaning into the principles ...

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 ...

Through art and music, Nikki Williams brings Kuumba to life by transforming communities with creativity and purpose.

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 ...

Monea-Cadette and her children were among more than 100 people at the African American Museum’s annual Kwanzaa celebration ...

If you’re looking to observe the holiday this year or brush up on Kwanzaa’s history, meanings and traditions, we share a few ...

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In 1995, Dr. Jessica B. Harris first published “ A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook .” This year, the cherished book was ...