Kwanzaa is slowly approaching, but you still have time to learn how to set up your family’s Kwanzaa altar. Kwanzaa is celebrated for seven days, starting December 26 and ending on January 1. Each day, ...

This event is free and open to everyone who wants to learn and celebrate the Kwanzaa holiday with traditional music, dance performances and food. When: Saturday, Dec. 28, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The ...

There’s something uniquely American in both its wanton borrowing from existing tradition and its naked admission of artificiality. By Ismail Muhammad This article was originally published on Dec. 19, ...

The seven principles of Kwanzaa will be celebrated through a host of events across the Chicago area, but some event leaders are adamant that the traditionally African American holiday’s meaning is for ...

Chicago celebrated the first day of Kwanzaa with events across the city to honor the holiday. Kwanzaa's purpose is all about celebrating peace and unity and community. Spirits were high at Malcolm X ...

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 ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn all about the community-centered celebration with these fun, educational Kwanzaa books for young readers Lizz Schumer is the Senior ...

Kwanzaa is a secular holiday. The holiday draws influence from a variety of African cultures and practices. "Kwanzaa self-consciously avoids theological emphasis, for it is this emphasis that reveals ...

Spirits were high at Malcolm X College on Friday as the community came together to mark the first day of Kwanzaa, starting a cultural celebration rooted on peace and unity. The sounds of Kwanzaa rang ...