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, the seven-day holiday that honors African American and Pan-African culture, begins Dec. 26 and ends Jan. 1. For more than half a century, the holiday has brought together millions of people ...

Learn more about this vibrant end-of-year celebration—its history, significance, and how it should be enjoyed.

December is full of different holidays and the one closing out the month will be Kwanzaa. But what is the holiday and how did it get started? While some people are lighting a menorah or decorating a ...

Kwanzaa starts December 26 to Jan. 1. and here’s your friendly reminder of what Kwanzaa is about and how to celebrate it. For many, particularly Black folks, the holiday festivities continue with the ...

People greet each other on each of the seven days of Kwanzaa with “habari gani,” the Swahili way to ask “What is the news?” The expected response is the principle of the day (for example, “Umoja” on ...

SAN ANTONIO – On the day after Christmas each year, another holiday begins — Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa isn’t a religious holiday but a celebration of African-American culture and heritage. It’s a time for ...

Kwanzaa begins annually on Tuesday, Dec. 26. Its last day is Monday, Jan. 1. Here’s how you can celebrate in the Triangle. NEWS & OBSERVER FILE PHOTO We’re putting together a list of Kwanzaa ...

As 2022 comes to an end, Kwanzaa is approaching. The 7-day holiday begins Monday and ends on Jan. 1. Here's what to know about Kwanzaa, an “African American celebration that highlights the culture of ...