On the first day of the Kwanzaa holiday, people in Greater Cincinnati are celebrating the principle of unity, called Umoja.The Cincinnati Citywide Kwanzaa Committee is celebrating the occasion through ...

Kwanzaa, which kicks off today, is traditionally celebrated with candles, dinner parties, and growing one’s awareness of the collective. The week-long celebration honors African heritage, culture, and ...

The City of Savannah kicked off its weeklong Kwanzaa celebration Friday night at Henry Street Bistro, drawing neighbors together for an evening of food, music and conversation focused on the holiday’s ...

The Kinard Family lighting the black candle Umoja (Unity).

Starting December 26, the seven-night celebration of Kwanzaa begins. This African-American and Pan-African holiday is celebrated by millions worldwide with the goal to strengthen the values of African ...

Kwanzaa might be the perfect holiday to walk away from one year and into another one. In most cases, the last week of the year is when you mentally unplug. Work seems not as relevant compared to being ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The first day of Kwanzaa kicked off with a vibrant celebration at The AMP at 16 Tech, as the Indianapolis Kwanzaa Committee hosted its annual Umoja Village Celebration. Sibeko ...

Guided by principles such as unity, purpose and collective responsibility, families and organizations are marking Kwanzaa this week, a seven-day cultural celebration rooted in African heritage. This ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- On a warm Sunday after Christmas, festive sounds of harmony and celebration flowed through Hayti Heritage Center's parking lot. Those gathered kicked off the start of Kwanzaa.

“What’s Kwanzaa?,” my daughter, then 11 years old, asked on Christmas Day in 2016 after noticing my Aunt Jennifer’s Kwanzaa altar in her home in South Miami, Fla. That question prompted my aunt to ...

How do we celebrate Umoja? Tatianna Mott explains the history and significance of Kwanzaa’s Umoja and what it means to the holiday. Habari Gani, or what’s the news of the day, Griofam? Today is ...