Kwanzaa was founded in 1966 by Dr. Karenga, a college professor and African-American leader, who believed that a special holiday could help African-Americans meet their goals of building strong families, learning about their history, and creating a sense of unity.

宽扎节1966年由大学教授，美国黑人领袖卡林加博士创立。他相信一个特殊的节日有助于非裔美国人构筑强大的家族，学习他们的历史并建立团结精神。