...December 19-January 5 KwanzaaDecember 26-January 1Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits" was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga as a unique African American Celebration. Kids' ClubSat., December 27From 10 a.m. until noon kids ages 5-12...

...began another celebration - Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is celebrated by some blacks from Dec. 26-Jan. 1. It was started by Maulana Karenga in 1966 to honor African heritage by celebrating family, community and culture. The weeklong holiday is often misunderstood...

...is a great resource for people unfamiliar with the annual celebration of family, community and culture. As Dr. Maulana Karenga, the founder of the tradition, notes, "As an African-American and Pan-African holiday celebrated by millions...

...mat, a cup or bowl and an ear of corn -- all symbols of the African-American holiday Kwanzaa. Founded by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, Kwanzaa harkens back to harvest festivals common in African cultures. Dr. Karenga's goal was to develop...

...St. A nonreligious holiday based on traditional African harvest ceremonies, Kwanzaa was founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga to celebrate black culture and heritage. Traditionally celebrated from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, Kwanzaa focuses...

...entertainment, a fashion show and an African feast, all emphasizing cultural heritage. Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, a professor of pan-African studies and a black cultural leader. The celebration combines themes of the traditional...

...demonstrate how much they learned by participating in a variety of activities about Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, a professor and the chairman of black studies at California State University in Long Beach. Although Kwanzaa has...

...celebrated Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 as an opportunity to recognize African heritage and unity. It was developed in 1966 by Maulana Karenga and is celebrated through rituals, dialogue, narratives, poetry, dancing, singing, drumming and feasting...

...family, community, responsibility, commerce and self-improvement. The tradition was founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, who traveled Africa and researched the culture and customs of different countries. From his research, he created...

...cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith - one for each day of celebration. Kwanzaa, founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, isn't a religious holiday but is based on traditional African harvest ceremonies. It is designed to celebrate...