Yes, some black people do care about Kwanzaa
OPINION - At this point in my life and career I see little point in defining and/or defending Kwanzaa to any one, least of all some racially incensed republican state senator in Wisconsin...
GOP state senator: 'Almost no black people' care about Kwanzaa
theGRIO REPORT - Wisconsin Republican Glenn Grothman recently attacked the holiday of Kwanzaa, claiming 'almost no black people' care about it...
How Kwanzaa has become big holiday business
theGRIO REPORT - Given that Kwanzaa starts immediately after Christmas, arguably the most commercialized American holiday of the year, it makes sense to examine the economic effects of Kwanzaa on black businesses...
President Obama, first lady release Kwanzaa holiday message
theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama didn't overlook the Afrocentric holiday of Kwanzaa this year...
In defense of Kwanzaa: It's time to end the mockery
OPINION - I am expressing my dissatisfaction with his repugnant and mocking analysis of a holiday that is celebrated and revered by millions everywhere...
Can Kwanzaa ever be considered 'cool'?
OPINION - In its 45-year history, Kwanzaa, while definitely celebrated by some, hasn't gained any notable popularity. It tends to be either vehemently derided or made the butt of jokes by those who do not celebrate it...
Why Kwanzaa is wack (sorry, it had to be said)
OPINION - Kwanzaa is wack. The other day I said this on my Facebook page. Actually, what I said was: "Is it wrong of me to say that I love Africa, but I think Kwanzaa is wack?,,,
Does Kwanzaa clash with the black church?
theGRIO REPORT - Known by some to be an alternative to Christmas, many Christians have become largely critical of the seven day celebration which begins the day after...
Slideshow: It happened this week in black history 12/20-12/26
SLIDESHOW - Motown was founded, Michael Jackson denied child molestation allegations and the Godfather of Soul died; this is an incredibly historic week by any standard...
Do black people really celebrate Kwanzaa?
OPINION - Even as it has gained in popularity, Kwanzaa still isn't an enormously popular tradition among the constituency for which it was intended...
