The contest is part of Black History Month and invites artists of all ages to submit work inspired by “Food Around the World: ...

The name Kwanzaa derives from “mutanda ya kwanza” a Swahili phrase meaning “first fruits” or “first harvest.” The final “a” ...

The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at the African American Museum of Iowa, 55 12th Ave. SE, Cedar ...

A Kwanzaa decoration is set up outside the New York Stock Exchange on December 18, 2020 in New York City. Many holiday events have been canceled or adjusted with additional safety measures due to the ...

Rome is often treated as the ultimate benchmark for Italian and European cuisine. Its pasta dishes, street food, and historic ...

Morning Edition host Michel Martin talks with food historian Jessica B. Harris about the history of eating greens during the holidays and how it became a tradition for many African-American families.

Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African American culture, family and community, observed annually from Dec. 26 through ...