With the rhythms of African drums and the singing of traditional African songs, the stage was set Monday night for the continuous Kwanzaa celebration at the Tyler Public Library. The gathering invited ...

The African American Dance Company's student organization held its third annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration and Student Showcase. The event was held at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center from 6-7:15 p ...

The name Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase "Matunda ya kwanza," meaning first fruits, referring to harvest festivals that are common through Africa, according to the National Museum of African ...

The African-American Research Library and Cultural Center on Saturday will celebrate Kwanzaa. The 2025 Kwanzaa Community Celebration, titled “Africa Rising: Celebrating Heritage, Building Futures” ...

Observed annually between December 26 and Jan. 1, Kwanzaa draws from several African harvest festivals and blends elements of continental African culture, African American history and traditional ...

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Kwanzaa, which is derived from the East African language, Swahili, means: first fruits. It is a cultural, not religious or commercial, African-American holiday. Dr. Maulena Karenga, who was then a ...

*Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 to January 1. Proposed by African-American leader Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa ...