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Family Kwanzaa Celebration

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  • Celebrating Kwanzaa
    Celebrating Kwanzaa

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    Explore the various symbols and celebrations of Kwanzaa in History.com's Image Galleries.

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  • History of Kwanzaa
    History of Kwanzaa

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    Discover the history of the holiday of Kwanzaa, its roots and how it's become the afro-centric holiday for Americans of African descent.

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  • Origins of Black History Month
    Origins of Black History Month

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    A brief look at the History of African Americans and Black History Month.

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  • King Leads the March on Washington
    King Leads the March on Washington

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    On August 28, 1963, a quarter million people gather to support civil rights, and share Dr. King's "dream" of equality.

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Read More about Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits" in Swahili, is an African-American community celebration that takes place each year during the week between Christmas and New Year's.

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