Safe Space: Mission Peak UU People of Color
Safe Space is sponsored by the MPUUC People of Color Affinity Group. We write about the diversity of the holidays and traditions we celebrate. Contributions are welcomed from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the congregation. For more information email safespace@mpuuc.org.
Juneteenth Freedom Day
The celebration of June 19th was called “Juneteenth.” In the past, many descendants of slaves in…
Loving Day
Loving Day, celebrated June 12, is an important day to my family. It is observed by many Americans…
Holi
Remembering Holi (Pagwah Day) As a child, I always looked forward to Holi or Pagwah day. This Hindu…
Black History Month
Black history month is a time that my family takes pride in the tremendous contributions that…
Spring Festival Couplets
Spring Festival Couplets, Chunlian in Chinese, is also known as Spring Couplets or Chinese…
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration from December 26 to January 1. It was started 1966 by Maulana…
Diwali
Celebrating Diwali in my village in South America Diwali or festival of lights is a major holiday…
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Part ancient ritual, part family feast, Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos (or Day of the…
Indigenous Peoples Day/Month
My family owns land on the east coast. It has very little monetary value and the taxes are very low…
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