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African Americans Observed HolidaysCopyright 2006-2010 by Jeffery Bradley - All Rights Reserved --
Contact Info January 1 - Emancipation Day: the executive order abolishing slavery in the Confederate States of America. January 15 - Martin Luther King Day: In 1983, the 98th Congress passed Public Law 98-144 to honor the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. King was born on January 15, 1929 and gained national prominence during the Montgomery Bus Boycott & was one of the prominent leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. February 2005 - Black History Month: During the month of February, America’s institutions recognize the achievements and contributions of African Americans to this country as well as the world. We also try to pay respect to the tens of millions of Africans who died as a result of the slave trade, lynching, riots for freedom, and revolts against slavery. May 19 - Malcolm X's Birthday Celebrated: Born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, Malcolm X became one of the most outspoken and popular leaders of the black nationalist movement in the 1960s. June 19 - Juneteenth: The day Texas slaves were set free two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. November 28 - Umoja Karamu: Created in 1971, Karamu is similar to a Thanksgiving dinner and its observances can include prayer, a libation poured to honor ancestors, historical readings and the passing and sharing of foods in the five colors December 26 - Jan 1 - Kwanzaa: The African-American cultural holiday conceived and developed by Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga. It is celebrated December 26 through January 1, with each day focused on Nguzo Saba, or the seven principles. |
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