Atlantans celebrate Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor of Africana Studies at California State University, Long Beach, who stressed the indispensable need to preserve, continually revitalize and promote African American culture. Here, Rashida Abdullah dances with Giwayen Mata during the celebration. JESSICA MCGOWAN / jmcgowan@ajc.com
