Kwanzaa, the seven-day holiday created by activist Maulana Karenga and based on African harvest festival traditions, kicked off Dec. 26 at Little Rock s Pyramid Art Books & Custom Framing with a celebration of Umoja (unity), the first principle of the Nguzo Saba.
Community, spirit and unity are at the heart of this cherished holiday tradition as people gathered on the evening of Dec. 1 for the Center for Black Studies pre-Kwanzaa celebration. According to Gaylen Rivers, assistant director of programming at the Center for Black Studies, they decided to host this event early because Kwanzaa takes place.
There are plenty of ways to liven up your home for Kwanzaa. These Kwanzaa decorations will help you honor your African-American heritage in style this season.
This list of the best Kwanzaa quotes to read and share helps demonstrate why the annual celebration of African-American culture is so meaningful to so many.