People who observe Kwanzaa may also display a unity cup, or Kikombe cha Umoja, that represents family and community, along with a head of corn, which represents children, among other symbols.

People who observe Kwanzaa may also display a unity cup, or Kikombe cha Umoja, that represents family and community, along with a head of corn, which represents children, among other symbols.

“Kwanzaa is a wonderful time, because we talk about the issues Black people are facing and how we can solve those issues together.” Tunu Hill, 37, also made Kwanzaa a family tradition.

With the sounds from the sax and keyboard, community members kicked off the first day of Kwanzaa in Cincinnati with a bang. Kwanzaa is celebrated for seven days, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Tuesday is the start of Kwanzaa. It celebrates the principles of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, and faith.

Kwanzaa across Chicago encourages unity, strength: 'It's relevant to all people' The weeklong holiday that starts Thursday highlights seven principles — including collective work and ...

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

I don’t remember when my family first introduced me to Kwanzaa. I was born to activist parents in Los Angeles, so I encountered it early in my life. Two generations after L.A.’s Watts ...

“Some people believe that it’s a religious holiday and that is trying to take the place of Christmas, which is not true. “Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday.