The fifth day of Kwanzaa, December 30, focuses on Nia in order “to make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Monday marked the fifth day of Kwanzaa, and local celebrations are still going strong. The fifth day recognizes what is called “Nia,” or “Purpose,” one of the ...

Since its founding in 1966, Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognised celebration of African culture and community in the United States. The secular holiday is also celebrated in countries with ...

That feast may take place on the first night of Kwanzaa, on New Year's Eve or on the last day of the celebration, Jan. 1. "But some families go to each other's homes on a different day (of the ...