During the holiday, families and communities organize around what are known as the seven principles, or Nguzo Saba. The seven principles include, unity, self-determination, collective work and ...

Discover the significance of Kwanzaa, a celebration of Black culture and community. Learn about the seven principles and how to get started.

Friday marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, and Malcolm X College in Chicago is holding a free, public celebration and marketplace from now until Jan. 1.

A few Republican elected officials in late December 2025 posted social media messages honoring Kwanzaa, a secular holiday founded by ...

Malcolm X College kicks off a week of daily Kwanzaa celebrations on Friday, featuring live music, art, shopping markets, ...

Each day of Kwanzaa highlights one principle, often marked by lighting a candle on the kinara, a seven-candle holder used during the celebration of Kwanzaa. The kinara typically has three red candles ...

Kwanzaa is not just a celebration, it’s actually a lifestyle,” a vendor said. “It’s not about a holiday. It’s about how you ...

The yearly celebration of Kwanzaa is coming soon, beginning the day after Christmas. Unlike Christmas and Hanukkah, Kwanzaa ...

Drums echoed through the Arlene Francis Center for Spirit, Art & Politics on Saturday afternoon in Santa Rosa as community members gathered to celebrate Kwanzaa, honoring African heritage, ...

Cleveland's African American Museum celebrated the final day of Kwanzaa with a potluck, music and dancing. Fowler-Nicolosi ...

Join in Kwanzaa's vibrant celebrations focusing on creativity and faith. Experience community bonding through shared cultural ...

The weeklong celebration of African heritage begins with Umoja — unity — as one Atlanta artist shares how Kwanzaa helped him find healing, purpose, and community.