Hundreds of Queens residents gathered at Queens Borough Hall on Monday, Dec. 30, to celebrate Kwanzaa. Attendees donned ankara-print clothing, daishikis and other traditional West African-inspired ...

Wednesday, January 1, marks the day we celebrate the seventh and final principle of Kwanzaa: Imani. Imani is the profound belief in and commitment to all that is of value to us as a family, community, ...

Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center Friday evening to listen to two presentations: the history of Kwanzaa and the significance of the day’s principle. Carol Richardson, cultural affairs ...

It wasn't until nearly 30 years after Kwanzaa's founding, though, that it was federally recognized as a holiday. The week-long celebration focuses one of seven principles, known as the Nguzo Saba ...

The celebration has been occurring at the museum for the past 10 years and this is its third year hosting community kids Kwanzaa. “The celebration falls on the principle of cooperative work and ...

The free event highlighted traditional African American customs and focused on the seven principles of Kwanzaa ... and don't pay for the kids' college. NFL playoff picture: AFC standings shift ...

“What we’re doing is telling people about Kwanzaa, how to celebrate it, how to enjoy it, how to embrace it. It’s a community project. It’s a family-oriented project. The principles of ...

Kwanzaa focuses on seven principles: unity or "umoja"; self-determination ... Readiculous' entertains kids during holiday break in Decatur Kwanzaa is an important reminder of their unity, Morris ...

[Maulana] Karenga in 1968, and every year from December 26 to January 1, each day's Kwanzaa principles are discussed and celebrated," said Dr. Jeter Fonee Jones Giles, who helped put on the event.

The holiday gives African Americans a way to learn more about African customs and values. Kwanzaa is celebrated over seven days, December 26 to January 1, and teaches seven principles known as the ...