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 ...

Kwanzaa celebrations offer a reprieve for Black District residents amidst crime and legal troubles. The seven principles of ...

It featured the lighting of candles and presentations on the meaning of the seven core principles of the holiday.

Sabin CDC was formed in 1991 to address the housing needs of African Americans impacted by gentrification. While the center has celebrated Kwanzaa in the past, this year was its second hosting the ...

Kwanzaa is full of meaningful symbolism which includes the food eaten. Two important ingredients for Kwanzaa are collard greens and black-eyed peas, here's why.

If you’re looking to observe the holiday this year or brush up on Kwanzaa’s history, meanings and traditions, we share a few Kwanzaa facts below. We also spoke with various experts, including ...

The celebration was held outside the Afri-Soul Marketplace at 12th and Washington streets. Black-owned businesses anchored ...

The rich smells of burning patchouli and curried meats filled the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday as hundreds ...

Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its ...