I just saw an article entitled "Do Black People Really Celebrate Kwanzaa" over at grio.com. Of course I didn't read the article (of course!) but I felt like answering the question anyway—
NO.
As a matter of fact HECK NO black folk don't celebrate Kwanzaa. Personally, I have nothing against Kwanzaa; HOWEVER, it wasn't until this year that I met people who actually celebrate it. That means I went 24 years essentially untouched by the 7 days of Kwanzaa. That's a long time. And I know a lot of black people. Therefore, I've come to the conclusion that we (black folk) just don't celebrate Kwanzaa.
Seriously, do you know people who REALLY (like really) celebrate Kwanzaa? Now readers, please don't take this the wrong way (because I have nothing against Kwanzaa) but in all honesty, how many people have you encountered who celebrate Kwanzaa? And by celebrate, I mean "celebrate in real life", not vicariously through BET commercials. I'd really like to know.
Leave a comment. Tell me what you think about Kwanzaa (and if you know anyone who celebrates it).
Mz.Jonezy
