Kwanzaa shows us how coming together can make life better for everyone. Its ideas are all about teamwork, caring for others, and staying strong as a group-even when things feel divided. These lessons ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Christmas was Wednesday. Hanukkah started Wednesday night, On Thursday, Dec. 26, Kwanzaa began. "Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, ...

Kwanzaa was created by activist and author Maulana Ron Karenga in 1966. In establishing the holiday, Karenga hoped to introduce a nationally celebrated holiday that would bring Black Americans ...

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Dozens poured into the Winter Park Community Center to celebrate Kwanzaa. It’s where organizers and eventgoers say the seven-day celebration is all about honoring African heritage ...

This December, the Heersink School of Medicine Office of Access & Engagement sought to connect with the medical community by learning about the season’s rich variety of holidays. In part two of our ...

Spirits were high at Malcolm X College on Friday as the community came together to mark the first day of Kwanzaa, starting a cultural celebration rooted on peace and unity. The sounds of Kwanzaa rang ...