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

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

The word "Kwanzaa" comes from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza." It means "first fruits." Although the holiday is not African in origin, the inspiration for the holiday was drawn, in part ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

The Village, an Afro-Centric cultural and community center and OurStory Edutainment, a Black-led cultural learning institute ...

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.

Kwanzaa, a celebration of African heritage and culture, shines in Charlotte each year from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Created in 1966 ...

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