As for Karenga's deliberate assault on Christmas, historian Keith Mayes, author of "Kwanzaa: Black Power and the Making of the African-American Holiday Tradition," explained.

Christmas was Wednesday. Hanukkah started Wednesday night, On Thursday, Dec. 26, Kwanzaa began. "Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family ...

While Kwanzaa is not a public holiday, its first day coincides with the Day After Christmas, which is a public holiday in several states including North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.

Place the Kinara (candle holder) on a stable surface, away from flammable materials like curtains or paper. Never leave the candles unattended and ensure they are extinguished before sleeping or ...

Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African culture and community that takes place from the day after Christmas through New Year's Day. The holiday is governed by seven principles, known ...

Honoring African American heritage and its rich traditions, Kwanzaa is celebrated Dec. 26 through Jan. 1 with dinner feasts, music, dancing and the seven-day lighting of the kinara candles.

Local Gainesville artist Turbado Marabou gave a presentation on the history of Christmas and Kwanzaa, and local community activist and historian Kali Blount gave a lecture about the Nguzo Saba of ...

Christmas, Kwanzaa begins its week-long celebration of African history, values, family, community and culture. Here's what to know.