CELEBRATING THE HISTORY AND SPIRIT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE

Kwanzaa (December 26 - January 1)

Kwanzaa - Sawahili for First Fruits - is an African American unity celebration created by Dr. Maulana Karenga
in Los Angeles. Five principals (Nguzo Saba) are observed:

- Umoja-Unity
- Kujichagulia-Self-determination
- Ujima-Collective Work & Responsibility
- Ujamoa-Collective Economics
- Nia-Purpose
- Imani-Faith

Info: African American Cultural Center, L.A. CA (323) 299-6124

•www.kwanzaahouse.com

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (January)

Honors the memory of the late civil rights leader whose birthday is January 15. The annual national, legal holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of January. All states now honor this holiday, however many businesses still do not recognize the observance.

Dr. King was the compelling advocate for equality and the civil rights of African Americans and for the dignity of the oppressed and disenfranchised. He is remembered for his steadfast belief in nonviolence. Dr. King was assassinated in 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Annual Black History Month (February)

A national celebration which traces the history of African Americans in the United States. Established by educator Carter G. Woodson in 1926 as Negro History Week. In 1976 the celebration expanded to Negro History Month. Today people of all nationalities attend parades, religious services, literary, arts & cultural events in honor of this reflective, acknowledging celebration. Students are encouraged to read and study African heritage and African American history


		•Holidays
	Kwanzaa (December 26 - January 1) Kwanzaa - Sawahili for First Fruits - is an African American unity celebration created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in Los Angeles. Five principals (Nguzo Saba) are observed: - Umoja-Unity - Kujichagulia-Self-determination - Ujima-Collective Work & Responsibility - Ujamoa-Collective Economics - Nia-Purpose - Imani-Faith Info: African American Cultural Center, L.A. CA (323) 299-6124 •www.kwanzaahouse.com Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (January) Honors the memory of the late civil rights leader whose birthday is January 15. The annual national, legal holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of January. All states now honor this holiday, however many businesses still do not recognize the observance. Dr. King was the compelling advocate for equality and the civil rights of African Americans and for the dignity of the oppressed and disenfranchised. He is remembered for his steadfast belief in nonviolence. Dr. King was assassinated in 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. Annual Black History Month (February) A national celebration which traces the history of African Americans in the United States. Established by educator Carter G. Woodson in 1926 as Negro History Week. In 1976 the celebration expanded to Negro History Month. Today people of all nationalities attend parades, religious services, literary, arts & cultural events in honor of this reflective, acknowledging celebration. Students are encouraged to read and study African heritage and African American history

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