Join us in celebrating the first day of #Kwanzaa! ❤️🖤💚 Kwanzaa is a 7-day African-American and pan-African holiday which celebrates family, community, and culture. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga and the name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili. There are Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, or Nguzo Saba, that help us to continue building and maintaining unified and empowered communities. On each of the seven nights, families gather to light one of the candles on the Kinara (candleholder) then one of the seven principles is discussed. Join in on upcoming Kwanzaa celebrations in the Richmond Region: 👇🏾 ▪️ 12/27 - 2025 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival | Greater Richmond Convention Center - efsinc Head to the Visit BLK RVA website to browse the variety of local Black-owned shops, businesses, wellness spaces, and more that you can uplift and support! 🖤