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January 1, 2024
On this day, we pledge to believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders,…
December 31, 2023
On this day, we pledge to always do as much as we can, in the way we can, in order…
December 30, 2023
On this day, we pledge to build and develop our community, to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
A family lighting the black Kwanzaa candle
December 26, 2022
"If we don’t know about culture, Kwanzaa educates us. If we forget our culture, Kwanzaa reminds us," says Rev. Mark…
A family celebrates Kwanzaa
December 26, 2022
While there are plenty of Kwanzaa-specific bops out there at your disposal, here are some jams in the spirit of…
November 16, 2022
The Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara, reportedly the largest one in the world, will be 30 feet tall with candles topped…
December 27, 2021
On the second day of Kwanzaa, the practice of Kujichagulia or self-determination is the focus: defining, creating and speaking for…
December 25, 2021
The African-American holiday known as Kwanzaa is based in African principles of unity and self-determination.
December 26, 2020
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris shared a video commemorating the first day of Kwanzaa and shares her favorite principle.
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December 25, 2020
Kwanzaa was founded in the 60s by Ron Karanga who believed it would help empower African Americans and bring their…
December 23, 2018
Kwanzaa Crawl- founded by Kerry Coddett and Krystal Stark’s- is a one-day event where people of the African diaspora join together…
December 29, 2016
Kwanzaa, the much maligned, misunderstood holiday is back to help black America precisely at the time we need it most.
December 26, 2013
OPINION - Perhaps modifying Kwanzaa to be a true celebration of African-Americans and our unique relationship to this nation would…