Kwanzaa 2025 Theme. Kwanzaa was created by african american activist and professor maulana karenga. Both the name and the celebration were devised in 1966 by maulana karenga, a professor of africana studies and an important figure in afrocentrism.
Founded in 1966, kwanzaa combines aspects of several african harvest celebrations. Kwanzaa is an annual holiday affirming african family and social values, celebrated primarily in the united states from december 26 to january 1.