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 ...

Below, we’re sharing details about the principles of Kwanzaa. During this holiday, families come together to light the candle ...

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

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

Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 to ...

The International African American Museum and many other cities in the South are celebrating Kwanzaa with week-long events.

Each table had a paper decoration of the Kinara, a candle holder with seven candles representing the Nguzo Saba or seven ...

Each year, millions of people around the U.S. ring in the new year with Kwanzaa, the annual celebration of the African ...