In establishing the holiday, Karenga hoped to introduce ... In the middle, the black stripe embodies African American people. Families also decorate with other symbols inspired by African culture ...

Holiday parties are a wonderful way to bring friends and family together to celebrate the season. Hosting a holiday event that reflects African American ... portraits or images of influential ...

Born in a time of racial unrest, Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African-American ... Getty Images Kwanzaa was also envisioned as a secular alternative to the holiday juggernaut that is ...