Entertainment, live music, and outdoor events are on our radar in the days ahead. Ring in the summer solstice at the San ...

In a small theater Sunday, far from the madness of holiday gift returns and the refreshment ... At Roanoke’s public Kwanzaa celebration, the use of fire, water, drumming and dance drove home ...

Across our local area, Juneteenth is celebrated with festivals, live music and art exhibitions that highlight both heritage ...

During the week, families gather to give gifts, share feasts, and light candles in honor of their ancestors and their hopes for the future. Though Kwanzaa became a mainstream holiday in the 1980s ...

Kwanzaa unfolds across seven nights, each of them dedicated to one of seven principles, among them unity, self-determination and collective work. In some cases, children are given gifts on each ...

At its core, Kwanzaa honors the culture and heritage of African people and their descendants worldwide. The holiday unfolds over seven days, culminating in a feast and the exchange of gifts.

The seven symbols of Kwanzaa are the Kinara, a candle holder; Mishumaa Saba, seven candles; Mkeka, the mat; Mazao, crops; Muhindi, ears of corn; Kikombe Cha Umoja, a unity cup; and Zawadi ...

If you're celebrating Kwanzaa with kids this season, or need a good gift for a young reader in your life, these adorable kids Kwanzaa books will fit the bill. With colorful illustrations ...

This local band is called A Sign of the Times. They’re rehearsing for their upcoming performances on the first and last nights of Kwanzaa, the annual, weeklong celebration of African American ...

If you're wondering what gifts to give on Kwanzaa, here's a guide to help you select meaningful presents that align with the holiday's principles. Before diving into gift ideas, it's helpful to ...

Norfolk PD officers pool together money to help family after car, gifts stolen Today marks the first day of the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa, with night two of Hanukkah beginning later this ...