STONECREST, Ga. — Today is the first day of Kwanzaa, which starts the day after Christmas. A non-religious holiday that celebrates African American culture.
Kwanzaa, a Swahili word meaning “first fruits,” was established in 1966 as a non-religious holiday designed to help African Americans reconnect with their African roots. New Black Wall Street Market in Stonecrest held a community celebration to kick off the holiday.
“This is the first African American holiday,” said event organizer Nobantu Ankoanda. “This is all before MLK, all before Juneteenth.” The holiday spans seven days, with each day dedicated to one of seven guiding principles. The first principle, Umoja, represents unity…