Kwanzaa is a secular American holiday that celebrates African roots and tradition. Here’s what you need to know. Kwanzaa is a ...

During the holiday, families and communities organize around what are known as the seven principles, or Nguzo Saba. The seven ...

NEW YORK – Cheyney McKnight waited years to celebrate Pinkster. On a scorching Saturday morning in May, McKnight put on her tailor-made 18th-century Malian mud cloth dress and trekked 7 miles with a ...

Morning Edition host Michel Martin talks with food historian Jessica B. Harris about the history of eating greens during the holidays and how it became a tradition for many African-American families.

America has always been a diverse nation, and Christmas is not the only holiday to be celebrated. Our diversity makes us ...

In addition to Christmas, the month of December also has some celebrations unique to the African diaspora. These celebrations, which take place worldwide, from America to the Caribbean to the ...

As the holiday season approaches, food becomes a central theme in celebrations, especially within the African diaspora. From rice and peas to fruit cake, the culinary traditions that have emerged ...

In most of Africa, December 25 is a season of lights, music, and celebrations, but not everywhere. In six countries, ...