Ogden hosting Kwanzaa event; organizer touts celebration as ‘something that brings us together’
Kwanzaa has been a part of the lives of Betty Sawyer and her family for more than 30 years. The seven key principles at the center of Kwanzaa, including unity and self-determination, "are something that we wanted to make sure that we were passing on to our ...
Seven principles of Kwanzaa celebrated in Flint during week-long event
The Nguzo Saba, also known as the seven principles of Kwanzaa, will be celebrated throughout the week-long event, focusing each day on one principle. On Friday, Dec. 27, Kujichagulia, the principle of self-determination, was celebrated.
Community celebrates Kwanzaa ahead of the new year
Residents gather at Halisi Africa to honor tradition, self-determination, and deeper connections during Kwanza celebrations.
In photos: Hamden celebrates Kwanzaa with candle-lighting ceremony, crafts and community
The event included family activities, refreshments and a discussion about the holiday, which celebrates African American culture and remembers the past.
Detroiters celebrate first day of Kwanzaa with annual Kinara lighting
Thursday marked the first day of Kwanzaa and Detroiters went to the downtown area for the third annual lighting of the Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara.
Staten Islanders come together to celebrate Kwanzaa with 3rd annual event
The event aimed to embody Umoja (Unity), a principle emphasizing unity within family, nation, community, and race, fostering stronger bonds between all attendees. - Dorcas Meyers of Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc.
Durham community celebrates Kwanzaa with unity event
Several Durham groups partnered together to host a week of Kwanzaa events. Not everyone enjoyed Beyoncé's Christmas Day halftime performance. Democrats need to take a stand against Electoral College votes for a person disqualified by the Constitution.
Kwanzaa begins, SHAPE community centers holds annual opening celebration
The holiday season celebrations continue as day one of Kwanzaa gets underway. The SHAPE Community Center held its annual event Thursday. Representatives say this is a holiday celebration built out of community and culture.
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Why You'll Often See Red, Black And Green Colored Foods On The Table For Kwanzaa
The foods that adorn Kwanzaa tables embody the vibrant hues of the celebration: black, red, and green. But what do the colors ...
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Ujima, The Third Principal of Kwanzaa, is Collective Work And Responsibility
On Kwanzaa's third day, former NBA player Taj Gibson exemplifies Ujima through community-driven projects in Brooklyn.
Yes, Kwanzaa Is Made Up. That’s Why It’s Great
There’s something uniquely American in both its wanton borrowing from existing tradition and its naked admission of ...
Kwanzaa celebrations face challenges in N.B. with limited access to decorations and supplies
Kwanzaa decorations in New Brunswick have to make a long journey to get to the province. They're usually flown in from Ottawa ...
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Kwanzaa offers 7 principles by which to live
Each table had a paper decoration of the Kinara, a candle holder with seven candles representing the Nguzo Saba or seven ...
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KWANZAA | Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibility (Day 3)
Kwanzaa is the annual celebration of African-American and Pan-African culture affirming history, values, family, and ...
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Chicopee recognizes Kwanzaa with celebration
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP)– It’s the second day of Kwanzaa and the City of Chicopee recognized the holiday with a celebration.
History, values bring Gary community out for first night of Kwanzaa
Music and pride filled the Calumet Township Multipurpose Center Thursday evening as a smaller, yet no less meaningful ...
Kwanzaa begins in Milwaukee with jubilant dancing, drumming and community
Kwanzaa in Milwaukee began in a jubilant display of dance and drums on Thursday night. At various points, drummers urged on ...