TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The week-long celebrations for Kwanzaa are underway across the Tampa Bay area. Kwanzaa is a non-religious holiday that began in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. He was an African-American author, professor and activist who wanted to unite and empower the Black community after the deadly Watts Rebellion in Los Angeles. Gentlemen’s […]
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