RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – Experince the rich heritage and profound significance of Kwanzaa (quahn-zah) at the 2024 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival.
The holiday was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga and is now in its 58th year, celebrating the cultural pride and unity of the African American and African communities.
The Capital City Kwanzaa Festival is one of the largest Kwanzaa celebrations on the East Coast. Because of it, Dr. Karenga has said, “Richmond is a major center for the celebration of Kwanzaa; it is an important site of African American history and culture, and it has been a very welcoming and enjoyable experience for my wife, Tiamoyo, and me.” – Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga…