Kwanzaa

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January 28, 2021
A Texas 5th grader was quick to cash in on the GameStop mania this week after selling stock gifted to…
December 26, 2020
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris shared a video commemorating the first day of Kwanzaa and shares her favorite principle.
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December 25, 2020
Kwanzaa was founded in the 60s by Ron Karanga who believed it would help empower African Americans and bring their…
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December 28, 2019
Twitter tried to be culturally sensitive for the first day of Kwanzaa, but flubbed by posting a kinara with five…
December 26, 2019
Thursday is the beginning of Kwanzaa which is a seven-day non-religious holiday observed in the US that honors African Americans'…
December 28, 2017
Every year Kwanzaa comes around, you swear you’re going to learn a thing or two about it...
December 29, 2016
Kwanzaa, the much maligned, misunderstood holiday is back to help black America precisely at the time we need it most.
December 28, 2015
In our latest episode of "Election Recklessness," Hillary Clinton continued her push of racial pandering proving all the marbles really…
December 14, 2015
The holidays are upon us, and truly, ’tis the season to celebrate. Whether you go hard for Christmas or barely get
December 27, 2013
HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are sending those celebrating Kwanzaa their hopes for a…
December 26, 2013
OPINION - Perhaps modifying Kwanzaa to be a true celebration of African-Americans and our unique relationship to this nation would…
January 4, 2013
OPINION - At this point in my life and career I see little point in defining and/or defending Kwanzaa to…
January 1, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Wisconsin Republican Glenn Grothman recently attacked the holiday of Kwanzaa, claiming 'almost no black people' care about…
December 27, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Given that Kwanzaa starts immediately after Christmas, arguably the most commercialized American holiday of the year, it…
December 27, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama didn't overlook the Afrocentric holiday of Kwanzaa this year...
December 27, 2011
OPINION - I am expressing my dissatisfaction with his repugnant and mocking analysis of a holiday that is celebrated and…
December 26, 2011
OPINION - In its 45-year history, Kwanzaa, while definitely celebrated by some, hasn't gained any notable popularity. It tends to…
December 20, 2011
OPINION - Kwanzaa is wack. The other day I said this on my Facebook page. Actually, what I said was:…
December 26, 2010
theGRIO REPORT - Known by some to be an alternative to Christmas, many Christians have become largely critical of the…
December 23, 2010
SLIDESHOW - Motown was founded, Michael Jackson denied child molestation allegations and the Godfather of Soul died; this is an…