Dozens gathered at The Amp at 16 Tech in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, Dec. 26 to recognize the first day of Kwanzaa, a nationally recognized celebration of African American history and heritage.

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 ...

The seven principles of Kwanzaa are represented by Darryl Crosby's Kinara's Children Everyday Heroes, from left, Nia (purpose), the baby; Kuumba (creativity), the artist; Umoja (unity), the mother ...

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 ...

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 ...