SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – The first day of Kwanzaa has officially begun, kicking off a seven-day celebration of the African American culture and history. Kwanzaa always begins on Dec.

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ST. JOHN — A crowd dressed in colorful African wear, much of which was pink and green, gathered at Franklin Powell Park recently to celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa on St. John. Hosted by the ...

It is a reminder to believe in the potential of not only your community but the constant fight for freedom, justice, and equality. Imani is the day that brings the entire celebration of Kwanzaa full ...

Flossmoor’s Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations concluded on New Year’s Day in Flossmoor Park with the lighting of the final candles on both the menorah and the kinara. Flossmoor resident Zack Moss lit ...

Much of Kwanzaa is inspired by elements of first fruits celebrations across the ... with seven named principles celebrated each day. The language of Kiswahili is used when celebrating Kwanzaa ...

Kwanzaa gets its name from the Swahili phrase, “matunda ya kwanza” and is rooted in first fruit celebrations found in African cultures in ancient ... Approximately 100 guests circulated throughout the ...

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Umoja Productions African Dance and Drums Company hosted its annual Children’s Kwanzaa Celebration on Dec. 30 at the Roberts Family Development ... encouraging hands-on learning and imaginative ...