Today in History | First Kwanzaa Celebrated (1966)

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A woman lights kinara candles on a table decorated with the symbols of Kwanzaa

Observed from December 26 to January 1 and patterned after African harvest festivals, Kwanzaa is a secular festival celebrating the African heritage of African Americans. Developed by black-studies professor Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa emphasizes the role of the family and community in African-American culture. Each day is dedicated to a particular principle—such as unity, creativity, or faith. The holiday's name is taken from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanzaa, which means what?

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First Kwanzaa Celebrated (1966)