In downtown Flint multiple celebrations from a Juneteenth parade to Juneteenth parties to celebrate the national holiday.

When we think about Christian symbols, the cross usually comes to mind. Indeed, it's safe to say that the cross is the most ...

Meaning “so it goes,” or “Amen.” The back-and-forth kicked off an event hosted by The Nubian Cafe Collective celebrating Kwanzaa ... and other symbols that represent the holiday.

He changed his name in the 1960s, adopting Maulana — from Swahili and Arabic meaning master teacher ... you in the holiday spirit Kwanzaa has seven basic symbols and two supplemental ones ...

What are the seven symbols of Kwanzaa? 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 ...

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 ...

Kwanzaa Meaning: Is tied to a religion and what is ... Kwanzaa also incorporates seven symbols, reflecting the values of African culture. These include crops (Mazao), a mat (Mkeka), a candleholder ...

The name "Kwanzaa" is derived from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza," meaning "first fruits ... and the celebration also includes the display of symbols like the Kikombe cha Umoja (unity ...

Umoja, meaning unity ... capability. Kwanzaa’s rich symbolism carries deep cultural significance. The mkeka, a woven mat, provides the foundation for all other symbols, representing the ...

On Thursday, the museum celebrated Kwanzaa with various events, including holding a story time, creating a kinara or candleholder, looking at quilt symbols, studying the principles of Kwanzaa and ...

Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebrate in African ... symbolizing the seven principles. Each of the seven symbols have meanings that reflect parts of African culture and its people.