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Thread ID: 4118 | Posts: 12 | Started: 2002-12-20
2002-12-20 16:13 | User Profile
Say it ain't so! On the front page at the bottom, Kwanzaa is listed as an upcoming date, with Texas Dissident's photo next to this explanation:
KWANZAA, the African-American cultural holiday conceived and developed by Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga, was first celebrated on December 26, 1966. Kwanzaa is traditionally celebrated from December 26 through January 1, with each day focused on Nguzo Saba, or the seven principles. Derived from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza" which means "first fruits", Kwanzaa is rooted in the first harvest celebrations practiced in various cultures in Africa. Kwanzaa seeks to enforce a connectedness to African cultural identity, provide a focal point for the gathering of African peoples, and to reflect upon the Nguzo Saba, or the seven principles, that have sustained Africans. Africans and African-Americans of all religious faiths and backgrounds practice Kwanzaa.
Kwanzaa was born out of the whirlwind of social and political changes of the sixties decade. The sixties represent one of many eras during which the African and African-American struggle for freedom and self-identity reached its historical peak, spawning multiple revolutionary movements.
By creating Kwanzaa, African-Americans sought to rectify the cultural and economic exploitation perpetrated against us during the months of October, November, and December (the Christmas season). During this season, corporate America typically ignored the quality of life concerns of African-Americans, yet encouraged participation in the commercialism of Christmas. Additionally, African-Americans did not observe a holiday that was specific to our needs. A review of the major holidays celebrated in the United States would reveal that not one related specifically to the growth and development of African-Americans. The development of Kwanzaa assumed a reassessment, reclaiming, recommitment, remembrance, retrieval, resumption, resurrection, and rejuvenation of the "Way of Life" principles recognized by African-Americans. These principles have strengthened African-Americans during our worldwide sojourn.
Today, Kwanzaa is recognized by millions throughout America and the world. It is celebrated often in community settings provided by homes, churches, mosques, temples, community centers, schools, and places of work. Kwanzaa allows us to celebrate the season without shame or fear of embracing our history, our culture, and ourselves.
Melanet Kwanzaa Info Center
KWANZAA
2002-12-20 16:41 | User Profile
Originally posted by jay@Dec 20 2002, 16:13 ** Say it ain't so! On the front page at the bottom, Kwanzaa is listed as an upcoming date, with Texas Dissident's photo next to this explanation:
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It ain't so. What are you talking about? Do you have a link or anything?
2002-12-20 16:43 | User Profile
I don't think Tex is endorsing multiculturalism or proclaiming the legitimacy of Kwanzaa. I suspect he's just providing some background regarding the Kwanzaa phenomenon for our edification.
2002-12-20 17:23 | User Profile
KWANZAA, the African-American cultural holiday conceived and developed by Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga, was first celebrated on December 26, 1966. Kwanzaa is traditionally celebrated from December 26 through January 1
A long and storied "tradition".......... as old and mythic as A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS or The Super Bowl.
2002-12-20 17:51 | User Profile
Where's your tolerance and sensitivity, Jay?
Here at OD, we're a mosaic, or, a rainbow of diversity, if you will.
Can you feel the love? :wub:
(And check the link at the bottom of the Kwanzaa event post)
2002-12-20 19:19 | User Profile
A Kwanzaa poem:
If we'd ha' known afore we'd bought'un We'd ha' sailed home an' picked our own cotton.
Merry Kwanzaa, everyone!
2002-12-20 19:49 | User Profile
It's beginning to look a lot like Kwanzaa Everywhere you go...
Have yourself a merry little Kwanzaa...
I'll have a Blue Kwanzaa without you...
I'm dreaming of a White Kwanzaa... (!!??)
On the first day of Kwanzaa My homey gave to me A phat Phat Farm pocket tee...
'Twas the night before Kwanzaa and all through the crack house...
Happy Kwanzaa My O.D. homeys!! :lol:
2002-12-22 02:56 | User Profile
Nice work Robbie....:)
There's a cartoon in Newsweek. Has a picture of the capitol building, with the left-side quote bubble saying "I'm dreaming of a white christmas!" on the right-side bubble, it says, "SHUT UP LOTT!"
Kinda funny. Well, I"m wishing you all a very White Christmas and a Happy New Year.
-Jay
2002-12-22 05:19 | User Profile
Originally posted by jay@Dec 22 2002, 02:56 ** There's a cartoon in Newsweek. Has a picture of the capitol building, with the left-side quote bubble saying "I'm dreaming of a white christmas!" on the right-side bubble, it says, "SHUT UP LOTT!" **
Which leads me to wonder--I'm surprised "White Christmas" hasn't been banned from radio yet.
Glad you liked my renditions, Jay!! ;)
I.V. drugs have all been sent, The reparation demands are through, But I have just one wish to make The special one for you
Happy Kwanzaa Darling We be tight, that's true But I can dream and in my dreams I'm freebasing with you
Nubian days are joyful There's always something new But every day's a Kwanzaa day When I'm near to you
The sheen on my 'fro You've seen it be fo' I love it everyday Crack on the pipe Nearing my afterlife To look in your ebony eyes and say
That I wish you Happy Kwanzaa Happy Kwanzaa Darling Happy King Day too
I just have one wish on this Kwanzaa eve On this Kwanzaa eve I wish I could shoot with you
(to the tune of the Carpenters' "Merry Christmas Darling")
2002-12-23 12:40 | User Profile
Originally posted by Texas Dissident@Dec 20 2002, 17:51 ** Where's your tolerance and sensitivity, Jay?
Here at OD, we're a mosaic, or, a rainbow of diversity, if you will.
Can you feel the love? :wub:
(And check the link at the bottom of the Kwanzaa event post) **
OD, you gave me a warm fuzzie, dude!
Merry Christmas!
Walter
2002-12-23 22:22 | User Profile
How Kwanzaa started:
[url=http://www.weirdrepublic.com/episode27.htm]http://www.weirdrepublic.com/episode27.htm[/url]
2002-12-25 01:53 | User Profile
Weird Republic strikes again! The more I see of WR the more I like.