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Is It Time to Reboot, Upgrade, or Give Kwanzaa a New Operating System?

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Jamie Foxx posted the following pic to Instagram wishing all a ‘Happy Kwanzaa!” Most of us probably thought, “That’s nice…” or “Jamie is a cool Brotha.” See other Instagram comments below. But we all know most of us don’t celebrate Kwanzaa. But why? An article from the news website The Grio takes a look at the celebration of the holiday and perhaps what changes may need to take place in order for it to be universally accepted within the African American community.EVERYBODY agrees with the concept and principals of Kwanzaa…but whose got time to celebrate something  from another “country”[sic] …another holiday … Continue reading Is It Time to Reboot, Upgrade, or Give Kwanzaa a New Operating System?

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>How Do You View Kwanzaa?

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>Could it be the lack of media attention for an uncommercialized and unprofitable holiday for retailers, other than a quick mention on the radio or television, that shapes our view of this holiday? Think about it while you enjoy the 70% off savings the next couple of days; meanwhile the fitness, weight-loss and Valentine’s Day ads are being readied for your consumption. “Ask the five closest black people to you if they celebrate Kwanzaa. Ask them to break down what it all means and how they’ve incorporated it into their holiday traditions. Turn to someone sitting next to you right … Continue reading >How Do You View Kwanzaa?