Malcolm X College kicks off Kwanzaa with free celebration, marketplace
Friday marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, and Malcolm X College in Chicago is holding a free, public celebration and marketplace from now until Jan. 1.
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Friday marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, and Malcolm X College in Chicago is holding a free, public celebration and marketplace from now until Jan. 1.
CBS News Chicago DeAndra Taylor takes us to the festivities on this first day of the annual celebration of African American culture.
Kwanzaa started the day after Christmas Thursday, and lasts seven days.
Kwanzaa started the day after Christmas Thursday and lasts seven days. Each day represents a principle.
Thursday is "Ujima" which is collective work and responsibility.
The holiday celebration includes a market of traditional crafts, open every day through January 1. It's free and open to the public.
