Kwanzaa begins after Christmas. If you aren't familiar with the holiday, learn about what it means, how it is celebrated and ...

During the holiday, families and communities organize around what are known as the seven principles, or Nguzo Saba. The seven ...

The name Kwanzaa derives from “mutanda ya kwanza” a Swahili phrase meaning “first fruits” or “first harvest.” The final “a” was added to the name to accommodate the seven children present at the first ...

Kwanzaa celebrations are kicking off today all across the country, including at Evansville’s African American Museum.

Friday marks the first day of Kwanzaa, a six-day celebration honoring African American culture and heritage, running from December 26th through January 1st.

Kwanzaa, derived from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza" meaning "first fruits," is celebrated each December with seven ...

America has always been a diverse nation, and Christmas is not the only holiday to be celebrated. Our diversity makes us stronger, more interesting ...

Here are the year’s most notable collections of verse as chosen by our poetry columnist. Credit...Photo illustration by Sebastian Mast Supported by By Elisa Gabbert Elisa Gabbert’s collections of ...

Along 2,000 miles of the East African coast, the sophisticated trading centers of the medieval Swahili reveal their origins and influences Excavations at the medieval Swahili town of Songo Mnara in ...