Witness History: Witness Archive 2017

The First Kwanzaa


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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)

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