On Dec. 26, Chicago’s Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center was awash with vibrant colors and a deep sense of community as Chi-Village launched its
Kwanzaa stands as a powerful celebration of African American culture, community strength, and familial bonds. This week-long observance, held from December 26th to January 1st,
Kwanzaa, a holiday that celebrates African heritage and culture, is often misunderstood and misrepresented. Many believe that Black families do not observe this important cultural
Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African-American culture and heritage that starts on Dec. 26, offers a beautiful opportunity to express community, creativity and unity through
A revamped culinary classic is breathing new life into Kwanzaa celebrations, offering a fresh perspective on traditional dishes while honoring the holiday’s deep-rooted principles of
Holiday parties are a wonderful way to bring friends and family together to celebrate the season. Hosting a holiday event that reflects African American culture
PHILADELPHIA – The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) has announced a series of special programs and events to celebrate Kwanzaa, a Pan-African and African American
Jan. 1 marks the start of a new year and the conclusion of the Kwanzaa holiday. The principle of the day is Imani, which means
Dec. 31 is the sixth day of the Kwanzaa celebration. The principle for the day is Kuumba, which means creativity. On the sixth day, the
Dec. 30 is the fifth day of Kwanzaa, which celebrates the principle of Nia, also known as purpose. On the fifth day, the black candle,
Dec. 29 is the fourth day of Kwanzaa, which celebrates the principle of Ujamaa otherwise known as cooperative economics. On the fourth day, the black
Dec. 28 is the third day of Kwanzaa, which focuses on Ujima. Ujima means collective work and responsibility. The lighting of candles on the third
Christmas has ended, which means Kwanzaa has kicked off. Dec. 26 was the beginning of the seven-day holiday, which is known to honor African Americans’
One United States representative doesn’t believe Kwanzaa is an actual holiday. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who represents Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, pleaded with the College
Dec. 27 is the second of seven days of Kwanzaa. The second principle of the holiday is Kujichagulia, which is self-determination. The person who lights
The Kwanzaa holiday begins one day after Christmas and lasts seven days, during which African Americans and pan Africanists celebrate community. Dec. 26 marks the
From Dec. 26 until Jan. 1, communities across the nation will celebrate Kwanzaa. Created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Ph.D., more than 30 million people
Though she’s been the front runner for quite some time, Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton still has not had the smoothest of campaigns in her
Here are five facts you should know about the cultural holiday and weeklong celebration known as Kwanzaa. The meaning of the name: Kwanzaa derives its name
Kwanzaa is a spiritual experience to some, in that Kwanzaa’s last principal of faith or Imani helps African Americans come to terms with our own
