“Matunda Ya Kwanza.”
Meaning “first fruits” in Swahili, the expression encompasses one of the many elements of the Kwanza holiday celebrated primarily by African Americans...
Saturday, December 26 - Friday, January 1 (including MONDAY December 28!)
The African-American tradition of Kwanzaa was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga, established as a...
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will celebrate five days of the African American holiday of Kwanzaa. Beginning December 26, celebrations...
KUGICHAGULIA (self-determination)
To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves instead of being defined, named, created for, and spoken for by...
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will present its annual Kwanzaa Celebration on three separate evenings! You are invited to celebrate...
How did the symbols of the Christmas holiday originate? Have you ever wondered what various holiday traditions mean?
Here is a quick guide that you can use when...
