Read the original article on Purewow. In 1966, activist and professor Dr. Maulana Karenga created Kwanzaa to build unity and a stronger connection to African history within the Black community.

Kwanzaa is a celebration of African and African American culture. The annual week-long December holiday will be here before you know it, so it's the perfect time to get to know the history and ...

As a child, Kellee White Whilby celebrated Kwanzaa a few times with her family in Delaware. Now, as a mom to 2-year-old Gabrielle, she wants her daughter to learn much more about the African American ...

The African American Men of Unity group offered its 25th annual Kwanzaa Celebration at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora on Saturday night. Organizers said the event, “a celebration of family, ...

Whether you’re a longtime observer or just wondering what Kwanzaa is about, here’s everything you need to know about the holiday. Performers with the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers hold a ...

Between gift lists, Santa visits, holiday parties, and family gatherings, the end of the year can feel hectic, overwhelming, and materialistic. For many Black families, Kwanzaa offers something ...

Pretty much all Americans are familiar with Christmas (it’s hard to miss the decorations that go up the day after ...

Community members gathered together Thursday night to celebrate and practice one of the well known African-American and Pan-African holidays − Kwanzaa −at the KuKua Institute. “We as a community, an ...

Kwanzaa, a seven-day celebration of African American family, culture and community, is getting underway tonight. Kwanzaa is a non-religious celebration created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, professor ...