[Bill G.]

Why did African Americans invent Kwanza when they are all culturally American by birth? Would African Americans give credence to an Anglo invention similar to Kwanza?

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Name : Bill G., Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : New Thought Movement, Age : 53, City : Crestline, State : CA, Country : United States, Occupation : Contractor, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[Laurie26100]

I’m a black female who doesn’t celebrate Kwanza, but I’ve been told by those who do that it is a holiday that African Americans came up with to help put us in touch with our African roots. Most white people in this country know which European countries their ancestors came from. Italians in this society continue many of the traditions their Italian ancestors passed down to them from generation to generation. The same thing goes for Germans, the Irish and many other cultures, and not necessarily just European ones. African Americans for the most part know very little, if anything, of their ancestors. Most of the culture and traditions of our ancestors was lost during slavery. We don’t even have our African ancestors’ last names; instead, we have European last names.

I believe Kwanza is another way for African Americans to help create some kind of tradition for ourselves. In regard to whether African Americans would ‘give credence’ to white people who wanted a similar holiday, the answer is not a yes or no. Some blacks would have a problem with it, and some wouldn’t. I wouldn’t have a problem with it; I think all people should be proud of who they are and celebrate their heritage.

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Name : Laurie26100, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Christian, Age : 20, City : Dallas, State : TX, Country : United States, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper class, 

[ACC25077]

What is Columbus Day but an Anglo invention? They don’t celebrate it in Italy. Over here they made him a hero to glorify the ‘discovery’ of America, and then Italians turned it into an ethnic pride celebration.

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Name : ACC25077, Gender : M, City : W. Lafayette, State : IN, Country : United States, 

[Hurley]

Why do so many white people question events and awards of blacks? You must realize that in doing this, you’re suggesting that the only culture that is important and that should be recognized is what is portrayed in the media. Secondly, what do you care? It’s not setting you back.

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Name : Hurley, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 18, City : Berea, State : OH, Country : United States, Education level : High School Diploma, Social class : Middle class, 

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