DALLAS — As Kwanzaa celebrations came to a close at the Pan-African Connection Bookstore and Resource Center, drums delivered the final beat. “It’s an exhilaration,” Leo Hassan said. “It’s healing.” ...

The importance of the drums extends beyond mere musical instruments; they are symbols of communication, community, and the connection between the past and the present.(Jennifer Scott/Tyler Morning ...

Members of the Spirit of Angela West African Dance and Drum group perform for a crowd at the end of a Kwanzaa celebration on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at the St. Louis Art Museum in St. Louis. The St.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Tuesday is the beginning of Kwanzaa, and Chicago's Malcolm X College has been hosting celebrations of the holiday for more than a decade. The rhythmic beats of African drums at ...

Kwanzaa is arguably one of the most unique holidays on the calendar. Rooted in African traditions, Kwanzaa is a time of reflection and celebration for those who observe the annual holiday. Food, music ...

Dec. 23—After having to cancel last year due to the pandemic, the annual Kwanzaa Celebration returns this Wednesday. Honoring the African heritage celebration through performances, art, food, clothing ...