This may suprise many people, but people who aren't of African ancestry can celebrate it too (although most who do celebrate because they are invited to do so by Africans).
I personally find it no more racist than St. Patrick's day, and it's better in that it generally doesn't lead to people getting drunk and causing disturbances.
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Is Kwanzaa a racist holiday?
Astor December 14, 2007 20:51:54
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James Coleman, a former Black Panther, argues, "By only stressing the unity of black people, Kwanzaa separates black people from the rest of Americans. Americans must unify on whatever principles ensure we live in a safe, prosperous, God-loving country, with the race and ethnicity of any American seeking to abide by those principles being of no consequence."
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He told me it was to celebrate the Cultural History of the Black American and to remind them where they came from.
I remember asking him if it had to do with anything about slavery and he said basically no.
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If nothing else, it is 'seperatist' in my opinion.
any 'innocent' celebration can be misinterpreted by those who are not familiar with the history and the culture of the 'celebration'.
I wager some of the American Native generations consider July 4 as 'racist'.
I try to research and to understand all sides of these types of issues. Sometimes I miss something. But , I do try to be open to learn.
Minorities understand cultural differences because we live in a white society. We assimulate into white culture and hold to our own. Whites, however, unless they have migrated from another country or continued their cultural celebrations, like the irish, hold to no cultural but a system of white supremacy of our country.
Jwalden, next time you want an answer to what is racist. Ask yourself if blacks are being separatist or racist, ask your self if you have this same complain against the chinese, japanese, latinos or other ethnic groups in our society. You will be surprise the racism is always against blacks for wanting to adopt their cultural or hold steadfast to their culture. I have yet to see a complain on how chinese dress, live, communication or use slang language between themself.
She is black in the race issue.
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I personally find it no more racist than St. Patrick's day, and it's better in that it generally doesn't lead to people getting drunk and causing disturbances.
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Racist is hate.
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Because you've threatened me with violence and repeatedly been disrespectful to me, you're blocked. Besides, there's no point talking to someone who "would like to meet Louis Farrakhan."
Show us where Kwanzaa is only for blacks?
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Kawanza is a celebration of African culture.
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Who cares will be my official answer.
I feel like Jefferson Davis is an old racist bastard that did a lot of good for the country but is equally damnable.
Kwanzaa was created by black activist to distance themselves from white culture....so yes it is was invented as a racist holiday... However, I don't think all who celebrate are are racists. That would be like saying that everyone who celebrates the 4th of July is a racist slave owner....
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