Kwanzaa

I am from Jamaica, when my ancestors were slaves there they made and played their drums to communicate to celebrate and to dance, the white slave masters were afraid then and now their children are. some people are questioning the originallty of kwanzaa, but what about christmas and satan claus, why do people buy toys for their kids and then tell them its satan claus who give them, and they say its holy and kwanzaa is what!! no wonder they are afraid

2007-12-30 15:06:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-30 09:49:34 · 4 answers · asked by rara m 1

I know its sometime of African American holiday. But i never really understood wat it was. I dont know anyone who celebrates it. So im confused.

2007-12-29 10:41:38 · 9 answers · asked by shaneskool94 3

I was set to go to an event today but the person who was going to take me decided not to go. And, I was haphazard about going myself and so I'm not going.

But, I'm thinking about Kwanzaa.

2007-12-29 10:37:34 · 17 answers · asked by my_voice_on_the_net 3

in your estimation? Do you? Why do or don't you?

(Please no weird comments based on hatred. I'm not going to tell anyone they can't sit around hating whoever they like, but I do ask that you not express it in response to this particular question.)

2007-12-27 03:08:06 · 14 answers · asked by 0 3

Do any of you think that celebrating Kwanzaa is against Christian beliefs?

2007-12-25 16:07:15 · 12 answers · asked by auntfran8 3

In the last few years, I've noticed Kwanzaa appearing in the black Church. I grew up with Christmas. I am wondering what to do with Kwanzaa ?

2007-12-24 17:46:03 · 17 answers · asked by my_voice_on_the_net 3

This is just a question of curiosity. I personally know people who celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah/Chanukah/however you spell it, Yule, winter solstice, atheist-kids-get-presents-day, Wintereenmas, Festivus, and just about every other variety of December holiday imaginable. But I have never, ever met anyone who celebrates Kwanzaa.

Yes, I know that there are people out there who do celebrate it. That's not what I'm asking. What I'm asking is: do YOU, PERSONALLY, know anyone who does? If so, what do they do?

2007-12-24 15:42:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in a town that is 95% black, I work at a school program for all black children, and scarcely see white people. I have never met one person that celebrates Kwanzaa. Why is this?

2007-12-24 09:25:06 · 32 answers · asked by Alotta Thumbs ↓ Cuz Truth Hurts 3

Is it true that the "creator" of Kwanzaa was a rapist and a hater of white people? Is it true that it is a made up African holiday to make blacks hate whites or any other race for that matter? In my opinion I would not like my children be exposed to such a bogus holiday.

2007-12-22 14:17:09 · 14 answers · asked by Mike n Kathy D 1

I mean im african and if u go to any african country they will look at u like wtf is that, and yes i've asked people. So, is this just another made up holiday for blacks to feel equal?

2007-12-22 08:19:44 · 10 answers · asked by *who knew..* 4

2007-12-21 03:28:39 · 29 answers · asked by bonstermonster20 6

I heard from someone that kwanzaa was a racist holiday and that it was started by a rapist. So I did some research and it seemed to cooberate this. Then it got me wondering why do people celebrate a racist holiday and why does the media accept a racist holiday?

2007-12-20 15:54:38 · 15 answers · asked by Burnin' 2

2007-12-17 01:52:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 09:02:00 · 7 answers · asked by Neil W 2

I love that show "Everybody Hates Chris" they did a show about Kwanza and said the man that invented it is in jail for felony assult charges! Is this true? I don't know much about Kwanza, so any info would help.

2007-12-12 03:22:29 · 5 answers · asked by pieki2cute 2

I post a question a few days ago asking if "all people" should celebrate WHAT Kwanzaa STANDS FOR...Love and Unity, and I was amazed how many people thought it was just a "black thing" or a "religious" thing.
What do you think about Kwanzaa?
"History of Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a non-religious African American holiday which celebrates family, community, and culture. It is celebrated for seven days: December 26 - January 1.
Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach, created Kwanzaa in 1966. After the Watts riots in Los Angeles, Dr. Karenga searched for ways to bring African-Americans together as a community. He founded US, a cultural organization, and started to research African "first fruit" (harvest) celebrations. Karenga combined aspects of several different harvest celebrations, such as those of the Ashanti and those of the Zulu, to form the basis of Kwanzaa."

2007-12-06 07:38:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

this is 1 of my questions i have no idea about this

2007-12-06 04:53:12 · 9 answers · asked by kendra 1

I heard that Kwanza was a religion or a holiday or something just for black people, and that the guy who started it is a conman who is now in prison for embezzlement or something

2007-12-05 05:44:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-17 12:48:08 · 12 answers · asked by hiphop h 1

no detaiils

2007-10-04 04:07:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-27 10:18:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-04 15:51:25 · 8 answers · asked by Seoul Brother 3

2007-02-19 06:24:38 · 6 answers · asked by Ruth E 2

Who celebrates it and what is it all about??
I've heard it mentioned on a few different programs and I need to know about it!!!

2007-02-14 05:55:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since African Americans have succeeded greatly in the past decades do they deserve their own paid holiday?

2007-02-03 17:36:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

is this an actual religious holilday, or a made-up black person's holiday?

i am not trying to be disresectful, but this holiday wasn't around when i was a kid

2007-01-17 12:09:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-16 06:24:13 · 6 answers · asked by gremlin 1

2007-01-09 07:17:56 · 5 answers · asked by Like, Uh, Ya Know? 3

I hear about Kwanzaa on TV or in what I read, but I don't know anyone who actually celebrates Kwanzaa or who doesn't think it is a joke.

Also if you really do celebrate it, here is a question. What is the difference between celebrating your race during the week of Kwanzaa or celebrating your race during (the month of February) African American Month?

2007-01-03 07:04:40 · 2 answers · asked by Dano 3