Like many of the winter holidays, food traditions loom large over the vibrant tables of the Kwanzaa feasts. But what food do ...

According to Karenga, the name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning ‘first fruits.’ First ...

With the beat of the batá drums and the booming of Swahili chants, the stage was set for the continuous Kwanzaa celebration ...

Monday marked the holiday’s principle of ‘nia,’ or purpose, and dozens of people gathered in Rohnert Park to take its message ...

Monea-Cadette and her children were among more than 100 people at the African American Museum’s annual Kwanzaa celebration ...

Below, we’re sharing details about the principles of Kwanzaa. During this holiday, families come together to light the candle ...

If you’re looking to observe the holiday this year or brush up on Kwanzaa’s history, meanings and traditions, we share a few ...

In 1995, Dr. Jessica B. Harris first published “ A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook .” This year, the cherished book was ...

Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 to ...

Each table had a paper decoration of the Kinara, a candle holder with seven candles representing the Nguzo Saba or seven ...