“What’s Kwanzaa?,” my daughter, then 11 years old, asked on Christmas Day in 2016 after noticing my Aunt Jennifer’s Kwanzaa altar in her home in South Miami, Fla. That question prompted my aunt to ...

Every December, as the crisp winter air mingles with the scent of pine trees and holiday cheer, there’s a profound celebration that holds a special place in the African-American community-Kwanzaa.

The weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa is a perfect opportunity to revisit soothing, hearty winter foods, says celebrity chef Tanya Holland. Many Americans celebrate Kwanzaa this week, a way to celebrate ...