Inside a classroom at The Arts Factory in west Charlotte, a six-piece band winds up with a bouncy rendition of “Let’s Start” by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti. Two drummers and a bass lay the beat — with ...

Philadelphia kicked off Kwanzaa with celebrations Thursday that brought out historians, educators and elected officials. Representatives from the city’s Parks & Recreation, Faith-Based and Interfaith ...

As a child, Kellee White Whilby celebrated Kwanzaa a few times with her family in Delaware. Now, as a mom to 2-year-old Gabrielle, she wants her daughter to learn much more about the African American ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Over 40 years ago, what started as a group of passionate people celebrating a relatively new holiday has grown into the 'Kwanzaa Cooperative'. The organization's ...

WASHINGTON — Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated in countries with large ...

Dozens gathered at Malcom X College in Chicago's Near West Side Thursday morning to kick off seven days of Kwanzaa celebrations. Each day celebrates a different principle in African culture to live by ...

Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966. It also is celebrated in countries with large African ...

Kwanzaa is a celebration of African and African American culture. The annual week-long holiday will be here before you know ...

Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated in countries with large African ...

Christmas was Wednesday. Hanukkah started Wednesday night, On Thursday, Dec. 26, Kwanzaa began. "Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, ...