One focus for such culturally-grounded conversation is on the deep meanings and message embedded in the symbols of Kwanzaa which are rooted in Kawaida philosophy out of which Kwanzaa and the Nguzo ...

In alignment with the winter solstice, Kwanzaa also emphasizes the harvest season with symbols of health, community, and prosperity. Kwanzaa is an American tradition. It did not exist in Africa or ...

Kwanzaa is an African American, and pan-African seven-day cultural festival celebrated every December 26 to January 1. Like most festivals, Kwanzaa incorporates music as an essential element of ...

The name Kwanzaa derives from “mutanda ya kwanza”, a Swahili phrase meaning “first fruits” or “first harvest.” The final “a” was added to the name to accommodate the seven children ...

Kwanzaa is an African-American and pan-African holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor of Africana Studies. Kwanzaa, a ...