TOLEDO, Ohio — The day after Christmas marks the first day of Kwanzaa, the weeklong celebration of African and African-American culture and a time for families and communities to come together.
And just like last year, celebrations this year will look a little different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Toledo Kwanzaa House has been leading Kwanzaa celebrations for more than 40 years.
Although Kwanzaa starts the day after Christmas it isn't a religious holiday, but rather a celebration of history.
This year celebrations will be full of music, history and even Keynote speakers will be on-screen via Zoom.
“I want to encourage and that this is a Culture Celebration and we think that we can all celebrate together and it’s very important that they understand the difference between a cultural celebration and a religious celebration," said Diane Gordon, coordinator, Kwanzaa Organization & Donald Lynn - assistant coordinator, Kwanzaa organization
If you are interested in participating in the online celebration please use Zoom ID#: 5427504021. The password is 1DZg3g