Harambee performers dance at a school assembly during Black History month at Alliance High School. The youth organization ushers in Kwanzaa each year in Youngstown. Each December, kids stomp their ...

Remember that Kwanzaa is a non-religious celebration ... At the end of the 7 days, we chant Harambee seven times to signify the end of the holiday. So, in the spirit of Kwanza, Harambee!

The word “Harambee” is Swahili for “Let’s pull ... About 250 people showed up to the celebration. Kwanzaa became a holiday in 1966. The holiday celebrates the harvest, family and community.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Celebrations continue Thursday for day two of Hanukkah and day one of Kwanzaa — a holiday celebrating African American culture and community. New Bethel Baptist Church in ...