Presidential inaugurals frequently symbolize what binds Americans, a quadrennial celebration of a peaceful transition of power.

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious and is not a substitute for Christmas. Celebrations of the holiday are family-oriented and include drumming, music, inspirational messages, food and ...

Then Mount Pleasant’s pastor, Reverend Nyika Taylor, chose several children to bring the Kwanzaa symbols to the front. The ...

Superintendent’s Conference Day is an opportunity for teachers to explore new ways of teaching. In mid-December, all teachers at Briarcliff School District participated in a presentation by Peter ...

Like many of the winter holidays, food traditions loom large over the vibrant tables of the Kwanzaa feasts. But what food do ...

An ear of corn, a symbol for children ... Karenga created Kwanzaa in 1966 during the aftermath of the Watts riots as a non-Christian, specifically African-American holiday. Karenga said his ...

and other symbols that represent the holiday. Front and center was a candle holder, called the kinara, which holds seven candles to represent each of the holiday’s principles. Despite Kwanzaa ...

The holiday started Thursday ... Each represented one of Kwanzaa’s seven symbols. Stewart played the role of Edmonia Lewis, a sculptor of African American and Native-American heritage originally ...

Newport News is no exception. On Saturday, residents gathered at the Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center to celebrate Kwanzaa, a holiday deeply rooted in African culture. "Kwanzaa was founded by Dr ...

A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook, a gorgeous reissue of the holiday classic by Jessica B ... seven principles, seven symbols. Everything else? People can work with — and do work with and make ...

For Karanja, Kwanzaa is more than a holiday — it is a way of life. Her book breaks down the seven principles of Kwanzaa and the importance of symbols within it, plus how they help guide people ...