Guided by principles such as unity, purpose and collective responsibility, families and organizations are marking Kwanzaa this week, a seven-day cultural celebration rooted in African heritage. This ...

Pamela Rhone, a dancer with Soul in Motion, performs during Howard County’s 2025 Kwanzaa Celebration at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center. The event is to explore the seven core principles, or "Nguzo ...

SOUTH BEND — The South Bend Chapter Indiana Black Expo Inc. presents its annual Kwanzaa Celebration from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the St. Joseph County Public Library, 305 S. Michigan St.

PITTSBURGH — The seven-day cultural observance of Kwanzaa began in Pittsburgh, centered on principles rooted in African heritage and community. Leaders with the Wisdom Seekers and the Legacy Arts ...

Detroit — A few hundred people braved a cold and gray Friday afternoon in downtown Detroit to warm their hearts in preparation for 2026 as the Kwanzaa season got underway with the lighting of the ...

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans marked the start of Kwanzaa Friday night with music, reflection, and a renewed focus on community — kicking off a week of free celebrations across the city. The opening ...

WXII 12 NEWS. TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF KWANZAA. IT IS A SEVEN DAY CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN AND PAN-AFRICAN CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL VALUES. CELEBRATION BEGAN IN 1966, AND IN THE PIEDMONT ...

Kwanzaa is a seven-day cultural celebration of African American heritage that begins on December 26th. Created in 1966, Kwanzaa is a non-religious holiday celebrated by millions of people from all ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Kwanzaa honors African American and Pan-African culture from December 26 to January 1. Founded in 1966, it ...

Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated in countries with large African ...

City officials and community members kicked off Kwanzaa on Friday morning by lighting the black candle on a 9-foot-tall kinara with light bulbs. The weeklong celebration brings together African ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... For artist Dwayne Glapion, art and Kwanzaa are intertwined. Glapion, a Denver-based artist born in New Jersey, said he sees Kwanzaa as symbolizing community ...