A t the Karamu Ya Imani (Feast of Faith), held on December 31, the foods that adorn the tables from end to end embody the vibrant hues of Kwanzaa: black, red, and green.

Why Kwanzaa Is Lit Like 7 Red, Black and Green Candles. By. Moji Alawode-El. Published December 29, 2017. ... Knowing that that pride may not be echoed in daily life in this country, ...

Red, green and black are the colors of the Pan-African flag created by civil rights leader Marcus Garvey. The purpose of the flag is to unite individuals across the African diaspora, NPR reports .

There were three red candles on the left side and three green candles on the right side, with a black center candle. The colors represent the red, black and green of the African Liberation flag.

A black, red or green candle is lit on each of the seven days of Kwanzaa. On the sixth day of Kwanzaa, Dec. 31, it is customary to have a feast called Karamu and serve traditional African dishes ...

Kwanzaa, which begins Dec. 26 and ends Jan. 1, was created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga. “The celebration of Kwanzaa is about embracing ethical principles and values, so the goodness of the world ...