Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration ... This can include dancing, reading poetry, honoring ancestors and the daily lighting of the kinara.

Some people sang, and others read poetry aloud. The celebration also ... that are embedded in Kwanzaa, which is celebrated until Jan. 1. “In order for us to continue to move forward with this ...

such as reciting poems, dancing, singing and sharing African-inspired meals. During the week, there is something for each family member to do, as Kwanzaa is meant to be a multigenerational ...

Thursday marked the first day of Kwanzaa, and on Friday, the Padua Center in central Toledo hosted a celebration."Kwanzaa is ...

THERE WAS DRUMMING AND DANCING, POETRY PERFORMANCES AND A LIGHTING OF THE KINARA. THE PRESIDENT OF THE SORORITY CHAPTER SAYS THE GROUP WANTED TO BRING BACK THEIR KWANZAA CELEBRATIONS. WELL ...

Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga ... Lady K, a local award-winning poet, will read a poem. Karen Edwards from the Tulare-Kings Counties Mass Choir will sing the Black National ...