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While Kwanzaa is not a public holiday, its first day coincides ... Kwanzaa celebration is rich in rituals and traditions. At its core, Kwanzaa honors the culture and heritage of African people ...

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The gathering invited families to unite and honor African heritage and community traditions. “What Kwanzaa means to me is a celebration for all people,” said Gregory Buckner, president of the ...

(April Gamiz/The Morning Call) Candles and other items are on a table scape Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 during The Esther M Lee African American Heritage Center’s Kwanzaa celebration at PBS39 in ...

(Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer) Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday celebrated at the end of December every year and dedicated to the celebration of African and African American heritage and culture.