Why do whites automatically think I celebrate Kwanzaa because I'm black?

Answer 1

I wouldn't, so don't fu@#ing assume all white people think the same way, weirdo.

Answer 2

DEFINITION OF KWANZAA Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious and despite some misconceptions, is not a substitute for Christmas. It is simply a time of reaffirming African-American people, their ancestors and culture. Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of the harvest" in the African language Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance. Since its founding in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa has come to be observed by more than18 million people worldwide, as reported by the New York Times. When establishing Kwanzaa in 1966, Dr. Karenga included an additional "a" to the end of the spelling to reflect the difference between the African American celebration (kwanzaa) and the Motherland spelling (kwanza). Now who else is celebrating this holiday and why do you suppose YOU celebrate it?

Answer 3

Well since Kwanzaa has been up and coming here in America
many african american's enjoy this holiday,

I am white and I do not celebrate Christmas nor Chanukkah

I Celebrate Ayyam-i-Ha,

http://www.bahai.us/node/74

I hope that you can gently explain to the white folks who are offending you, that just because you are a black african american it does not necessarily mean you want to adopt a new holiday, or change your american culture to Africanization,

But I would also like to let you know that not ALL white folks feel this way, and niether do all black people, many feel robbed of their heritage and culture, because the have been,

Oh and I would also just like to say that NOT ALL black people or people of color are from Africa, there are other nations with color in them.

I will pray for you,

Meg

Answer 4

You can thank mainstream media for that. Nobody would have ever heard of it, if the media hadn't promoted it. It is part of the current black stereotype propagated by TV and the press. It goes along with rap, drugs and boorish behavior.

If you were a white southerner, people would think that you were a racist and hated Yankees. Christians are portrayed as intolerant fanatics.

Answer 5

Because the public is by and large uninformed about Kwanza in the first place. It is just one of the millions of stereotypes that apply to every race, religion, ethnicity. I'm white so I'm imediately racist, have no rhythm, can't jump, etc. I'm american so obviously I am an intollerant, war-monger. I'm male so it is assumed I don't help around the house, I'm constantly thinking about sex, and I only care about partying, sports and women. Everyone goes through situations like this, some more than others. You just have to not let it bother you. I run into my share of narrow-minded jackasses on a day to day basis but I don't take one word they say seriously. Just let it flow off you like water off a duck.

Answer 6

They are probably trying to be politically correct or show how modern and forward thinking they are by assuming you do. Since, white people are in the majority, it is hard for us to really understand what it is like for a minority. We struggle between extremes. For example, I used to feel like everyone wanted to be treated as part of the group at large then I heard people of African American descent or Hispanics say they wanted their cultures acknowledged and appreciated separately. And then I heard someone tell me that they went to an all black church and they felt odd and out of place, and it made me think that, "Hmm..is that what people from minorities feel like everyday or do you just get used to it and it's just what they accept as how their world is." In reality it is probably different for each individual person. What it boils down to is this...most whites try very hard to react appropriately and understand, and sometimes so much so that we come off too extreme and compensating to the point of being annoying. You just have to forgive us and love us as your fellow humans.

Answer 7

I'm white and I don't think that way, but in all honesty I wouldn't take it in a bad way.

Depending on how they say it, they might just be trying to share a culture they assume you have. It's mistaken, but it's still just trying to be polite and civil and show they care and aren't just assuming your Christian.

But assuming you celebrate Kwanza is the same thing, but people aren't always too bright ;)

Answer 8

an honest answer could be if you are from Africa not really African American they may assume that -

are you sure its because your black that they assume this? not because of how you dress which is still stereotypical but if you walk around wearing dashikis or shirts with the African flag that could be a reason -

why do u assume all whites do this or did u mean whites in general / stereotypically speaking? ahhhhhh

Answer 9

Like with all other cultures, and Not All Whites think that. Only the ones you know. Don't catagorize all Whites.

Answer 10

Do they? I'd never heard of it until a few months back.
Could it be all the "Merry Kwanzaa" cards you send out?

Answer 11

I'm not white but I assume most Blacks are Christian like the the rest of the country.