While some are recouping from that Christmas cheer another holiday is getting started around the world and right here in West Michigan. Thursday kicked off day one of Kwanzaa, which is a week-long ...

December is packed with celebrations, and while Christmas and Hanukkah tend to grab most of the spotlight, there’s another vibrant holiday that deserves attention this time of year: Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa ...

Kwanzaa, which is derived from the East African language, Swahili, means: first fruits. It is a cultural, not religious or commercial, African-American holiday. Dr. Maulena Karenga, who was then a ...

WASHINGTON — 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 ...

Kwanzaa, which honors African American and Pan-African culture and traditions, is celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, The seven-night celebration stretches across millions of homes and communities ...

Kwanzaa, the weeklong African American cultural celebration, is nearly upon us, but do you know exactly when it is, how to celebrate, or if you have to work? Here's everything you need to know Kwanzaa ...