http://AllEars.net - Your number one Disney planning website Kwanzaa is an African-American harvest and community festival that has its roots in the civil rights era of the 1960s. It was founded as a way of reaffirming African-American identity, instilling knowledge and pride in African roots and reinforcing bonds among members of the community. During Epcot's Holidays Around the World Storytellers share the customs of their heritage. This video contains portions of the Kwanzaa presentation