Philadelphians and visitors gather during the the lighting of the city’s first kinara on the first day of Kwanzaa celebrations at the Philadelphia City Hall grounds on Dec. 26, 2023. Kwanzaa has ...

(AP) – Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated in countries with large African ...

FILE - Philadelphians and visitors gather during the the lighting of the city's first kinara on the first day of Kwanzaa celebrations at the Philadelphia City Hall grounds, Dec. 26, 2023. (Jose F.

The Lancaster community came together Sunday afternoon at the Crispus Attucks Community Center in Lancaster city to observe Kwanzaa, the seven-day holiday that celebrates African American culture. The ...

Kwanzaa is a an Afrocentric celebration of harvest and hope. The kinara holds candles representing each of the seven principals of Kwanzaa. Editor's note: This column is an excerpt from The Star’s ...

The Interfaith Ministries of Lorain County recently hosted the annual celebration of Kwanzaa at the Lorain Public Library System Main Branch, 351 W. Sixth St. The celebration brought together members ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Tuesday marked the fifth day of Kwanzaa, with the week-long celebration honoring African heritage, community and fundamental values through the principle of Nia, or purpose.

Rooted in tradition and driven by community, local organization NEPAPAC is using Kwanzaa as a catalyst for connection and empowerment. As many families celebrate Kwanzaa, the week-long holiday honors ...

PARAMUS, NJ — A Kwanzaa celebration brought together Bergen County residents at Van Saun County Park. Held at the county’s Winter Wonderland attraction, County Executive Jim Tedesco emphasized the ...

Today is the fifth day of the 12 days of Christmas. Some may recognize this day from the famous song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” as the day of “five golden rings.” Others may recognize it as the ...

Families and communities across metro Atlanta are coming together to celebrate Kwanzaa, a weeklong observance honoring African heritage, culture, and values. Each night of Kwanzaa centers on a ...