Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NEW YORK – Cheyney McKnight waited years to celebrate Pinkster. On a scorching Saturday morning in May, McKnight put on her tailor ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The holiday, which began in the late 1960s, is a celebration of African American culture, and begins this coming Monday, Dec. 26.

December is a time of diverse celebrations throughout the African diaspora. While Christmas is widely commemorated, the month also features a tapestry of festivities that highlight the rich cultural ...

Planning your year ahead? South Africa has 12 official public holidays in 2026, though the way they fall means South Africans will have 10 working days off rather than the usual 12. Here’s everything ...

Juneteenth is observed annually on June 19. Here's what to know about Juneteeth and how the holiday came to be.

This African American and Pan African holiday is a celebration of camaraderie and creativity in the kitchen. Celebrating Kwanzaa matches my “more is more” holiday mindset: more opportunities to ...

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 from ...

Here's the meaning and symbolism behind the Pan-African holiday and the seven Kwanzaa principles Seven days. Seven candles. Seven Kwanzaa principles. If you’ve never celebrated Kwanzaa before, it’s ...

Explore the best family-friendly activities in South Africa this winter school holiday, from dinosaur discoveries to whale ...