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Kwanzaa is a noisy and cheerful holiday associated with traditional African rituals, drumming, music and dancing. However, its authenticity goes far beyond entertainment events. Read on to find out ...

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

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The rich smells of burning patchouli and curried meats filled the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday as hundreds ...

Kwanzaa has been a part of the lives of Betty Sawyer and her family for more than 30 years. The seven key principles at the ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Several Durham groups partnered together to host a week of Kwanzaa events. The Union of Southern Service Workers, Spirit House South, and Forward Justice came together to ...

The youth organization ushers in Kwanzaa each year in Youngstown. Each December, kids stomp their feet and sway in brightly colored, traditional African skirts at New Bethel Baptist Church in ...

Harambee performers dance at a school assembly during Black History month at Alliance High School. The youth organization ushers in Kwanzaa each year in Youngstown. Each December, kids stomp their ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Immediately after Christmas, Kwanzaa celebrations began in full force on Thursday. The tradition is a seven-day event where communities gather, highlighting core values of ...

The second day of Kwanzaa, Dec. 27, honors Kujichagulia, or self-determination. It emphasizes the importance of defining and controlling one’s own life, especially in the context of the Black ...