Taken from:
http://www.tubmanmuseum.com/exhibitions/africa_to_america.da

Happy MLK Day! Today is a special day for us to remember and honor one of America's greatest Civil Rights leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In addition to Dr. King, there are many African American freedom fighters, Civil Rights leaders, revolutionaries, government officials, family members and friends whose life mission was to uplift and promote the social progression of downtrodden people the world over.

On this wonderful holiday, let's not forget that Dr. King's works are not his alone; his works are a conglomerate of the past, present and future work done by the likes of Huey P. Newton, Ella Baker, Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, Angela Davis, Dorothy Height, Tupac Shakur, President Barack Obama, Sonia Sanchez, Dr. Malachi York, Minister Louis Farrakhan, Assata Shakur and many others. Today has been reserved for the life and legacy of Dr. King; however, the best way we can salute Dr. King is to remember not only his but the work of others who fought the good fight for us all. Take a moment to show respect.

Peace.

Mz.Jonezy

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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

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