(WTRF) — Thursday marks the kickoff to Kwanzaa. The annual celebration of African American heritage was started in 1966 as an ...

Discover the rich history and traditions of Kwanzaa, an African American holiday celebrating family, community and culture.

MATUNDA YA, KWANZAA. AND IT IS GOING BACK TO ANCIENT AFRICAN TRADITIONS OF THE HARVEST FESTIVAL. AND IT WAS RECONNECTED THROUGH THE WATTS REBELLION IN 65. DOCTOR MAULANA KARENGA AT THAT TIME WAS A ...

Maulana Karenga who was inspired by harvest festival customs from regions of West, East, and Southeast Africa. “A lot of people have a misconception about what Kwanzaa is,” Buckner said.

Washington Park, on the near northeast side of Indianapolis, hosted a Kwanzaa storytelling event on Saturday, Dec. 21. The holiday is a celebration of African-American culture and is based on harvest ...