What is Kwanzaa?Kwanzaa is a special time dedicated to celebrating African American culture. The festivities center around (and are influenced by) African harvest festival traditions from different parts of West and Southeast Africa. Each year, the secular holiday ends with a beautiful, unifying feast called Karamu, also known as “Karamu Ya Imani,” which means “Feast of Faith.” This gathering is full of artistic performances, great music, vibrant colors, African history discussions, and last but