Pronounced “kwahn-zuh”, the term Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya Kwanza”, meaning “first fruits of the harvest” or “first fruits”. First fruits festivals are ...

He founded US, a cultural organization, and crafted Kwanzaa to reflect “first fruits” celebrations found in various countries in Africa. The word Kwanzaa comes from the phrase “matunda ya ...

The name Kwanzaa derives from “mutanda ya kwanza”, a Swahili phrase meaning “first fruits” or “first harvest.” The final “a” was added to the name to accommodate the seven children ...

a pastor who attended the 10th annual Kwanzaa Festival in Spartanburg on Thursday. In Swahili, Kwanzaa means “First fruits of the harvest.” ...