The purpose of Kwanzaa is to celebrate African American heritage, family and community. Each segment of The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa focuses on the specific principle of that day and sheds ...

Umoja is one of her favorite Kwanzaa principles. “We need to educate our kids about being unified and about loving ourselves and loving each other, so unity is my favorite,” she says.

Kwanzaa occurs over the same seven days every year, from December 26 until January 1. It lasts seven days in order to honour the core seven principles of the festival, as outlined by Karenga.

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 ...

More than 50 people helped the Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization close out 2024 during a special Ujima Brunch that ...

Each December, kids stomp their feet and sway in brightly colored ... The mission of Miller’s youth group aligns with the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Each day of the week-long holiday celebrates a ...

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