For decades, Fletcher Daniels looked forward to the seven days after Christmas. Kwanzaa, the African cultural celebration launched more than 50 years ago, has become a tradition for the Detroit resident and his family. On Wednesday, they went to Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit for …

In 1966, Dr. Maulana “Ron” Karenga, then professor of black studies, wanted to create a celebration to highlight and honor African cultures and their values. Although the holiday follows Christmas, it is not a religious holiday and was not intended to replace Christmas or Hanukkah. Instead, the party, whose name …