NEW YORK – Cheyney McKnight waited years to celebrate Pinkster. On a scorching Saturday morning in May, McKnight put on her tailor-made 18th-century Malian mud cloth dress and trekked 7 miles with a ...

Kwanzaa is a secular American holiday that celebrates African roots and tradition. Here’s what you need to know. Kwanzaa is a non-religious, seven-day-long holiday that celebrates African and African ...

As the holiday season approaches, food becomes a central theme in celebrations, especially within the African diaspora. From rice and peas to fruit cake, the culinary traditions that have emerged from ...

In addition to Christmas, the month of December also has some celebrations unique to the African diaspora. These celebrations, which take place worldwide, from America to the Caribbean to the ...

While much of the focus this week is on Santa, menorahs and the winter weather, there is another important end-of-year American holiday around the corner: Kwanzaa. The holiday, which began in the late ...

Kwanzaa is celebrated between December 26 and January 1 every year. Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning with NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter. Kwanzaa was ...

Holiday parties are a wonderful way to bring friends and family together to celebrate the season. Hosting a holiday event that reflects African American culture can make the gathering feel even more ...

Christmas in Africa took on a new identity in December 2025, as LOUD Urban Choir transformed the season into a bold ...

Christmas and Hanukkah are not the only holidays celebrated in the month of December. A relatively modern holiday bridges the gap between African-Americans and their African heritage, a celebration ...

It’s almost mid-February and those stuck behind their desks must be wondering when the next public holiday is – with the Christmas-New Year break now but a distant memory. And, no, Valentine’s Day ...

The holiday season is here, and that means it’s time to start thinking about gifts. In that spirit, we want to shed some light on some amazing African-made products that make a great holiday (or ...