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  Happy first day of Kwanzaa. Learn more about this holiday below via History.com. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili. Each family celebrates Kwanzaa in its own way, but celebrations often include songs and dances, African drums, storytelling, poetry reading, and a large traditional […]

We are so used to doing Holidays the way we do them, that we often don’t think about the way they are celebrated in other parts…

White people know nothing about Kwanzaa. Let’s be honest, black people barely know! But listen to the audio player to hear D.L. Hughley explain everything…

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama issued a statement to Black families around the nation celebrating Kwanzaa this year. Michelle and I extend…

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  A brief history of the holiday is also included along why black, red and green are the colors chosen.   Though many Americans don’t…

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Have you ever wondered what Kwanzaa was really about? This morning on “NewsOne Now,”  Jessica Smith of Culture Kingdom Kids discussed the true meaning of the holiday…

In 1966 Dr Maulana Karenga created an Afro-American holiday designed to honor African heritage and tradition called Kwanzaa. The week long celebration is observed between…