Tag: Celebration
What Kwanzaa means for Black Americans
Kwanzaa celebrations.
Black Hour, CC BY-NC
Frank Dobson, Vanderbilt University
On Dec. 26, millions throughout the world’s African community will start weeklong celebrations of Kwanzaa. There will...
Happy Kwanzaa: African Americans Celebrate Their African Heritage
Kwanzaa, a Swahili word that means “first fruits,” is a seven-day festival that honors African heritage in African American culture. Kwanzaa takes place each...
Cookie Swap 101: Part Celebration, Part Baking Exchange
The holiday cookie swap is an evergreen tradition, a terrific way to share sweetness and celebrate community (and lighten our holiday baking loads). The...
Have a Healthy, Happy Halloween!
Halloween is here. You may be trick-or-treating door-to-door or spending time with your family and friends. Regardless of how you celebrate, take steps to...
Happy 65th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Carter!
Courtesy of Deborah Sykes
Mr. Mark and Velma Carter are celebrating 65 Years of marriage! Mark C. Carter, Jr. and Velma L. (Tassin) were joined...