As the year draws to a close, various holiday traditions light up homes around the world. Amidst the festive season that ...

Kwanzaa dedicates each day to honoring the seven fundamental values of African culture known as "Nguzo Saba" in Swahili.

Christmas, Kwanzaa begins its week-long celebration of African history, values, family, community and culture. Here's what to ...

According to Karenga, the name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning ‘first fruits.’ First ...

The Nguzo Saba, also known as the seven principles of Kwanzaa, will be celebrated throughout the week-long event, focusing each day on one principle. On Friday, Dec. 27, Kujichagulia, the principle of ...

In Swahili, kujichagulia or self-determination, is defined by the National Museum of African American History and Culture as ...

Pronounced “kwahn-zuh”, the term Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya Kwanza”, meaning “first fruits of the harvest” or “first fruits”. First fruits festivals are ...

December 26th marks the first day of Kwanzaa, and this is day one of a 7-day Kwanzaa journey highlighting the importance and ...

Chi-Village launched their second annual Kwanzaa Celebration at the Conrad Worrill Track and Field center in Chicago on Dec.

Stepping Stones Museum for Children marked Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday that celebrates harvest and family. It is ...