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The First Kwanzaa
FromWitness History
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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Dec 26, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
In December 1966, a group of Black activists in Los Angeles created the winter holiday Kwanzaa to try to reclaim their African heritage. It's now celebrated by millions across the US. Lucy Burns speaks to Terri Bandele, who attended the first Kwanzaa celebrations aged 11.Picture: Children at the first Kwanzaa celebration - courtesy of Terri Bandele (on right)
Released:
Dec 26, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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