Kwanzaa is an African American, and pan-African seven-day cultural festival celebrated every December 26 to January 1. Like most festivals, Kwanzaa incorporates music as an essential element of ...

Kwanzaa is an African-American and pan-African holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor of Africana Studies. Kwanzaa, a ...

The first Kwanzaa Celebration was held in December of 1966, proposed by Maulana Karenga to give people of African descent a holiday where they can celebrate the values of their family and cultural ...

Nadia Simms, 14, far right, dances with other Harambee performers during the first night of Kwanzaa during a celebration in Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN — Moments before she performed in front of 300 ...

Dec 27, 2023 Dec 27, 2023 Updated Feb 1, 2025 Bonnie Petty has celebrated Kwanzaa for more than 40 years. “It is not about Christmas at all, but about family and culture,” African American ...