Celebrating Kwanzaa

The seven-day African holiday Kwanzaa began yesterday, and celebrations are going on throughout the city. Perhaps the most well-known celebration is the annual Kwanzaa Observance Program at Malcom X College, now in its 14th year. Their program of activities happens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day and is free. Be sure to check out the full schedule here. Today, from 11:00 a.m until 3 p.m., a Kwanzaa celebration will be held at Kennicott Park (4434 S. Lake Park) which is free and open to the public. Also, the DuSable Museum of African-American History, Bronzeville Children's Museum, and Museum of Science and Industry will all host events over the next several days.