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

Kwanzaa is the one holiday that really represents our culture,” Titcombe told the outlet. “We celebrate Christmas … but there’s really nothing cut out for Black and African American people.” ...

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 ...

A winter wave of COVID infections is cresting as 2025 begins, one that started to swell before Christmas cookies were left out for Santa Claus and Hanukkah menorahs ...

“My mother gave it to me for Christmas when I was in my 20s, and usually I rarely wear it, but today I found a good opportunity to wear it,” Washington said. When asked to summarize ...

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 ...