These individuals are champions for the culture of Black People in North America. It is through their profound love and fearless devotion to their Black brothers and sisters who descended from Africans enslaved in America that we celebrate our unique identity in the diaspora of Black People.
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Martin Luther, Jr. Holiday Legislation was first introduced on Capitol Hill by Representative
John Conyers (D-MI)
Black Love Day was founded in 1993 by
Ayo Handy-Kendi
Nation of Islam Saviours’ Day, (The Crowning Event of Black History Month) and Nation of Islam Independence Day with the advent of the Coming of Master W. D. Fard Muhammad (Allah In Person) were established by The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad
Harriet Tubman Day was founded first in the State of Maryland by Louis C. Fields
Black Marriage Day was founded by Sister Dr. Nisa Islam Muhammad
Juneteenth was championed to become a holiday by Opal Lee (The Grandmother of Juneteenth)
The Holy Day of Atonement, Reconciliation and Responsibility (Anniversary of The Million Man March) was founded by The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan
Mothers of Civilization Day was founded by Sister Audrey Muhammad
Kwanzaa was founded by Dr. Maulana Karenga
Holidays For Black Folks 