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From the lighting of the world’s largest kinara to soul food dinners and more, we’ve gathered how the country is…
Kwanzaa, a seven-day communal event reinforcing self-determination and unity in the face of oppression, spans December 26 through New Year’s…
As we wrap up Kwanzaa and prepare to embark on a new year, the history and traditions of New Year's…
Democratic Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said racism has no place there at a Kwanzaa event she hosted Wednesday at the…
On this day, we pledge to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves.
How do we celebrate Umoja? Tatianna Mott explains the history and significance of Kwanzaa's Umoja and what it means to…
Throughout history, Black people have demonstrated the power and effectiveness of working together to grow their communities.
"If we don’t know about culture, Kwanzaa educates us. If we forget our culture, Kwanzaa reminds us," says Rev. Mark…
While there are plenty of Kwanzaa-specific bops out there at your disposal, here are some jams in the spirit of…
If you prefer to exchange gifts during Kwanzaa rather than Christmas, here are 10 Black-owned gift options under $50.
“The Kwanzaa Menu,” hosted by food scholar Tonya Hopkins, is the network’s first series centered around the seven-day holiday.
The Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara, reportedly the largest one in the world, will be 30 feet tall with candles topped…
On the last and seventh day of Kwanzaa we celebrate Imani or faith, which helps sustain our communities in times…
On Day 6 of Kwanzaa, we celebrate the principle of Kuumba, which means creativity that we can incorporate more into…
On Dec. 30 the 5th day of Kwanzaa is celebrated. The principle we honor on that day is the principle…
On the fourth day of Kwanzaa, Ujamaa, or cooperative economics, is the principle being celebrated by encouraging people to prosper…
On the second day of Kwanzaa, the practice of Kujichagulia or self-determination is the focus: defining, creating and speaking for…
On the first day of Kwanzaa, Umoja, or Unity is celebrated with acts of community, kindness and togetherness.
The African-American holiday known as Kwanzaa is based in African principles of unity and self-determination.