The name Kwanzaa is derived from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” which means “first fruits,” and was created by Maulana Karenga, a professor and chairman of Black studies of California State ...
Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African American culture, history, and social values. Created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is a nonreligious and nonpolitical holiday. The celebration runs ...