Scot Brown

Professor of African-American Studies, at UCLA

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Kwanzaa was created in 1966 to honor African American culture and heritage. Now, more than five decades later, how is the holiday celebrated?

Kwanzaa is still an important celebration more than 5 decades since its founding

Kwanzaa was created in 1966 to honor African American culture and heritage. Now, more than five decades later, how is the holiday celebrated?

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