Tag Archives: Holidays

Kwanzaa (December 26 – January 1)

Posted on December 25, 2010 by admin

Kwanzaa is holiday celebrated by African-Americans. The holiday was started in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Ph.D in 1966. It lasts from December 26 – January 1 and the foundations of the holiday are based on ancient African festivals. This … Continue reading →

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Juneteenth

Posted on January 10, 2008 by admin

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. It is also known as the African American Independence Day. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, … Continue reading →

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