More than 50 people helped the Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization close out 2024 during a special Ujima Brunch that ...

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 ...

From the menu to the mixology, we've got you covered with all the best ideas for a sparkling winter party everyone will ...

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

“Kwanzaa is part of trying to come together on a yearly basis and relearn who we are, relearn who we want to be.” The weeklong African American holiday honors African heritage ...

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 ...

and other symbols of African heritage. The celebration at the library featured five youth reading each principle and lighting the corresponding candle. In Kwanzaa, youth play a crucial role as the ...