Instead, the seven-day tradition is intended to celebrate African American culture and provide a chance for the community to come together, reflect, and appreciate. A relatively new ...

The weeklong celebration of African heritage begins with Umoja — unity — as one Atlanta artist shares how Kwanzaa helped him ...

Discover the significance of Kwanzaa, a celebration of Black culture and community. Learn about the seven principles and how to get started.

Watch Night, also known as Freedom’s Eve, is a sacred New Year’s Eve tradition in Black communities rooted in Christian worship and remembrance of Dec. 31, 1862, when enslaved and free African ...