The community prepares to unite again to celebrate Kwanzaa in an afternoon of dance, music and culture on Friday. Being held at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, the annual celebration ...

'Habaragani!' Expressions is proud to partner with Gail Houston on this special episode celebrating the Kwanzaa Holiday! Gail is pop music royalty, as her doo-wop group The Percells, appeared on ...

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 ...

Westbury Arts presented a spectacular Kwanzaa Family Celebration on Dec. 15. The gallery was adorned with beautiful African-inspired decorations that set the tone for a festive occasion. A kente cloth ...

The third day of Kwanzaa focuses on the principle of ujima, which means collective work and responsibility. To celebrate this virtue, Cynthia Graham Hurd/St. Andrews Library is hosting a Kwanzaa ...

On Dec. 26, millions throughout the world’s African community will start weeklong celebrations of Kwanzaa. There will be daily ceremonies with food, decorations and other cultural objects, such as the ...

Learn more about this vibrant end-of-year celebration—its history, significance, and how it should be enjoyed.

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