ASHEVILLE, N.C. — People across the country are celebrating Kwanzaa, a cultural celebration that honors African American heritage, community, and values.
Xylophone music and the sound of drums filled the the Young Men’s Institute Cultural Center as organizers set up for their annual Kwanzaa celebration.
“We are celebrating Kwanzaa as a part of our offerings to create cultural continuity around Black culture in this part of the US,” said Sean Palmer, the executive director of YMI Cultural Center…