“Kwanzaa is a wonderful time ... “Growing up in the Shrine, there was a big celebration with lots of people every night,” she remembers. “So we didn’t celebrate as much at home.

Observed predominantly in the US and across nations of the African diaspora in the Americas, people celebrating Kwanzaa honour their African ancestry by exchanging presents and enjoying a large ...

It is estimated that up to 12 million Americans celebrate Kwanzaa. At the time, Karenga said his goal was to "give black people an alternative to the existing holiday of Christmas" and hand them ...

Why doesn’t she know about Kwanzaa? Don’t you celebrate Kwanzaa?” Kwanzaa celebrations look different in each family. Some people celebrate all seven days; others wrap the celebration into ...

Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebrate in African American culture, and the holiday is almost here. Though the holiday is relatively young, over 9 million people celebrate Kwanzaa in the United States.

This principle encourages people to look beyond individual concerns ... As communities continue celebrating Kwanzaa, its principles provide guidance for addressing current challenges while ...

She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has previously appeared in Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, Prevention, The New York Times, and others. If you're celebrating Kwanzaa with kids ...

Day 1 is devoted to umoja, or unity amid the African diaspora. Kwanzaa, which is celebrated by millions of people around the world, is known for cultural celebrations, family and community ...

The youth organization ushers in Kwanzaa each year in Youngstown ... “Dance is just a way to celebrate and bring people together.” drumming.mp4 The secular holiday, which begins every year ...

“Kwanzaa is a wonderful time ... “Growing up in the Shrine, there was a big celebration with lots of people every night,” she remembers. “So we didn’t celebrate as much at home.