December 26
Kwanzaa
1966
The first Kwanzaa was celebrated in Los Angeles, California.
a Kwanzaa Kinara
Kwanzaa is a non-religious day African-American holiday focusing on family, community, and culture. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza”, which means “first fruits” in Swahili. The celebrations is expressed through song, dance, drum, storytelling, poetry and the lighting of candles in a Kinara all followed by a large traditional meal.
The holiday is observed for seven days, each representing a different principle:
• Umoja (oo-MO-jah) Unity
• Kujichagulia (koo-gee-cha-goo-LEE-yah) Self-Determination
• Ujima (oo-GEE-mah) Collective Work and Responsibility
• Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) Cooperative economics
• Nia (NEE-yah) Purpose
• Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) Creativity
• Imani (ee-MAH-nee) Faith
1971
Two dozen Vietnam Veterans Against the War “liberate” the Statue of Liberty with a sit-in to protest resumed bombings in Vietnam. Also, they flew an inverted U.S. flag from the crown as a signal of distress.
1992
Women In Black began campaign against rape during war, Belgrade, Serbia.
Deanna Dee-Dee Taylor 