Here's what to know about Kwanzaa and what the holiday means. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Kwanzaa is an annual African American holiday of history ...

Kwanzaa is, after all, also a tribute to African ancestors who had a feast at the end of the year to share the harvest, he adds. The Kwanzaa table is often accented with a kinara, a candle holder ...

Kwanzaa was started in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga ... “Today is Umoja which means unity. It’s all about coming together as a community and thinking about all of our non- profit organizations ...

Menorahs and dreidels, wreaths and trees, unity cups and bowls of fruit — all integral parts of Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. While each has its own customs and meanings and ways to celebrate ...

During the week of Kwanzaa, which ended New Year’s Day, a new candle is lit on the kinara each day. “Everyday Heroes is not your typical superhero group,” Crosby said. “They’re all ...