Kwanzaa Explained

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@inigomontoya4096 Жыл бұрын

In 1971, Karenga was sentenced to one to ten years in prison on counts of felony assault and false imprisonment.[22] One of the victims gave testimony of how Karenga and other men tortured her and another woman. The woman described having been stripped naked and beaten with an electrical cord. Karenga's estranged wife, Brenda Lorraine Karenga, testified that she sat on the other woman's stomach while another man forced water into her mouth through a hose.

@kwameaboagye-cl9me Жыл бұрын

In the words of Public Enemy, " Don't Believe the Hype."

@dctalk1117 10 ай бұрын

Does that negate the fact that the principles are valuable and needed in our community?

@yir9383 10 ай бұрын

This is helping the black community.. He was wrong & should of done his whole prison sentence. I'm about black unity & positivity..not his criminal past

@crasnicul3371 10 ай бұрын

@@dctalk1117its literally a made up celebration lmfao

@nappyscribe1987 10 ай бұрын

But the celebration itself is good isn’t it? Black people didn’t decide to accept Christianity on a nice beautiful sunny day. They accepted it at the end of a whip. Then there was the Christian crusade. It was nothing nice. People were tortured into accepting that religion. Christianity was and is built on war, incest, mayhem, rape, conquering of nations and so much more ugliness on a much larger scale than Karenga. We are not celebrating him. We are celebrating ourselves and others like us. What are your thoughts?

@reddawn1487 11 ай бұрын

Ohhh , look into guy who invented it , dr . Karenga . Holy shit

@importedmusic 11 ай бұрын

Was just reading about Dr Karenga and what a fine upstanding citizen he is/was. In 1971, he was convicted of felony assault, torture, and false imprisonment of women. He denied involvement and claimed the prosecution was political in nature. Karenga was imprisoned in California Men's Colony until he received parole in 1975. Now he's full time race hustler. Best regards from the UK.

@drehardin Жыл бұрын

🤔Where is the founder of Kwanza today?

@csrboltfan2643 Жыл бұрын

Most likely burning in hell.

@betfig3804 10 ай бұрын

In hell 🔥

@yellowdaniel Жыл бұрын

I plan to make fun of kwanzaa from now on.

@jaidennn4138 10 ай бұрын

the racism is craaaazy

@josejuaquin 11 ай бұрын

It was created by a criminal who imprisoned and harmed women it has no connection to Africa

@lettersandwordsandstuffs 10 ай бұрын

Except he black lol

@josejuaquin 10 ай бұрын

@lettersandwordsandstuffs so what he made shit up just like people from scientology or james town were white or Japanese such as Shoko Asahara race doesn't matter what does is that they are fooling people

@lettersandwordsandstuffs 10 ай бұрын

@@josejuaquin that would mean a relationship to Africa there genius

@josejuaquin 10 ай бұрын

@lettersandwordsandstuffs then does that make Elon musk black no cause the guy took some parts from of different African cultures to make his own in the late 60s

@rwilson4991 10 ай бұрын

1966 came before 1971.

@richardnickerson1006 11 ай бұрын

wasn’t the founder of this holiday convicted of beating and torturing women?

@rwilson4991 10 ай бұрын

The Founding Fathers did heinous crimes and here we are in the United States of America. There was and still is value despite the horrors.

@richardnickerson1006 10 ай бұрын

@@rwilson4991 that’s fine as long as you know what kind of man created your version of Christmas. I personally chose not to celebrate holidays made up by horrible people. It’s like celebrating a holiday made up by Hitler👍

@maxpowers5435 11 ай бұрын

Wow Did Ron enjoy his time in prison?

@Crystalblue58 Жыл бұрын

A holiday made up by a felon.

@HonorableSienna Жыл бұрын

Who is telling all of this media outlet to push this Holiday. We not trying to connect with Africa nor do we celebrate this.

@WakandaleezaRazz 10 ай бұрын

OH LAWWWWD I JUST STOLE DA THANGS FROM DA GUCCI STO FA KWANZAA ✊🏿🏀

@---df5sr 11 ай бұрын

Invented in the 60’s lol

@rwilson4991 10 ай бұрын

Yes, 1966. I am better because of the creation. Something created in 2024 has no value?

@sdjslkdjlsskldjslkdjsl8262 5 ай бұрын

@@rwilson4991 the recency of the "holiday" evaporates the whole idea of the holiday having deep historical significance to any families, like Christmas (which has roots thousands of years old, going back to winter solstice). It was created in the civil rights (read: black power) era with a political agenda, designed to divide rather than unite.

@FireinTheBowl 10 ай бұрын

Nobody celebrates Kwanzaa. This has 2k dislikes.😂

@isitxgp2455 2 ай бұрын

I'm African, from Angola 🇦🇴 The name Kwanza comes from Angola, from the Kimbundo language. Kwanza means "first" our "beginning". It is the name of the largest river in Angola, and also the name of our currency. It's also the name of two provinces of Angola, North Kwanza and South Kwanza.

@whereswaldo333 Жыл бұрын

Kwanzaa is a made up holiday founded by a man who tortured women. Kwanzaa is not celebrated in Africa.

@jaidennn4138 10 ай бұрын

the way all holidays r made up😭😭😭😭

@calvin659 10 ай бұрын

@@jaidennn4138 No.

@jaidennn4138 10 ай бұрын

@@calvin659 wow ur very smart mr racist

@whereswaldo333 10 ай бұрын

@jaidennn4138 the difference is that the guy who made up Kwanzaa had a driver's license.

@jaidennn4138 10 ай бұрын

@@whereswaldo333 I’m sorry are you saying African people can’t drive?

@theshark84724 Жыл бұрын

Can you talk about the founder of Kwanzaa? He tied up a woman and beat her with an electrical cord and let other men torture her. He got 10 years in prison for it. That’s why I don’t celebrate Kwanzaa.

@msmith7795 Жыл бұрын

So we should not celebrate Christmas because Christians supported the slave trade in this country?

@ShitStainedBallSack Жыл бұрын

@@msmith7795 he was also an FBI informant

@googleuser7454 Жыл бұрын

People who celebrate this fake holiday don't mention the founder was an evil POS because they just want a "positive" holiday

@brendanthedreamer Жыл бұрын

And so they shouldn't celebrate this holiday becausse? Yes, the founder is a POS but guess what, people can take what he came up with and do different things with it. It's a hard concept to grasp I'm sure. Also, there's no such thing as a "fake" holiday buddy, just holidays most don't celebrate. A holiday can be personal, interpersonal, cultural, religious, national, whatever. None of these are fake. If Kwanzaa is "fake", then so is some Joe Nobody's anniversary. @@googleuser7454

@NestosBunkMate Жыл бұрын

Can we talk about during this time period . J Edgar Hoover and the FBI tried on several occasions to prosecute several Civil right leaders. We are not impressed by your little tidbit of news . We have already heard this "story"

@davidryan1295 Жыл бұрын

The monster who invented Kwanzaa kidnapped and tortured 2 women who were loyal to him.

@zekesmith2304 Жыл бұрын

I can explain Kwanza in two words "knockoff hanuka"

@NestosBunkMate Жыл бұрын

Its a holiday with plenty of seasoning !!!! When you insert yourself in other ppl business.. Karen please mind your own business

@joemarwil 11 ай бұрын

Ah there's the unity Kwanzaa is all about!

@RoscoPColtrane17 10 ай бұрын

The Hanuka people have all the record contracts for the Kwanza people

@BridgettS 10 ай бұрын

Why is it every time African American people try to connect with their roots it’s up for such debate? Was the founder of this holiday shit yes. Along with many other founders of holidays. However the principles and the celebration of the black community are beyond important. ❤

@sebrinahampton6816 10 ай бұрын

This comment!!!! Yes!!!

@Latuya75 10 ай бұрын

You want to separate yourselves that bad, go to Africa. Even they dont claim you.

@mymaryland9547 10 ай бұрын

@@sebrinahampton6816What comment??

@sdjslkdjlsskldjslkdjsl8262 5 ай бұрын

Why would a holiday using Swahili language apply to all black people, most of whom have no relation at all to Swahili people?

@gordenstewart391 10 ай бұрын

We've celebrated Kwanzaa for over 25 yrs here in the UK. There are also public Kwanzaa events in the main cities

@johnngume3358 10 ай бұрын

Even though u explained the best way possible, it still sounds racist and really stupid holiday I know no Kenyan will take up this holiday, so forget my country me.

@toby43078 Жыл бұрын

Utter nonsense...ain't no black folk celebrate Kwanzaa..

@alonzosmith7748 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been Celebrating Kwanzaa since 1998 and I want to pass the History Down to my Family. ❤

@Latuya75 10 ай бұрын

I been celebrating it with my family for ove 500 years. It is very special victim day where we feel oppressed for no reason at all.

@Tinylumina 10 ай бұрын

You are a fool

@00788 10 ай бұрын

Lost track with it but I’m back there’s a knew light of prospective on it for me I really feel new energy around it

@chrissandoval1294 Жыл бұрын

I like how kwanza was a holiday invented by a white dude

@Yoyosforever Жыл бұрын

Didnt the guy that invented Kwanzaa foe black unity tie 2 black women up and hold them prisoners?

@googleuser7454 Жыл бұрын

Yup

@bear5730 Жыл бұрын

Ooga booga

@WakandaleezaRazz 10 ай бұрын

👩🏿‍🦲

@76482 Жыл бұрын

A few years back the general public tried to embrace it and become inclusive but were met with anger because not a "Xmas" holiday. People gave up on trying to care. We aren't going to be shamed for collective refusal to go backward. We tried and now it is what it is..celebrate and enjoy your holiday, we don't need to further attempt joining in 🤷

@sanaa316ify 10 ай бұрын

My family and have celebrated Kwanzaa every year since 1992 and have strengthened the bonds of unity, love, and support of each individual in our family unit.❤❤❤

@betfig3804 10 ай бұрын

😂 are you aware of the crimes committed by the founder of this “holiday” ?

@rwilson4991 10 ай бұрын

I am aware and still choose to celebrate the essence. The Jesus story has at least two versions in my bible. Am I suppose to dismiss it? No, I get the beautiful Principles.@@betfig3804

@marlinandrews4510 10 ай бұрын

“We’re all we got” is her admitting how she views white Americans

@abuhassan9321 10 ай бұрын

Never heard of Kwanzaa until I came to America

@everythingplayfull 11 ай бұрын

Kwanzaa is not real

@B.3.A.R. 10 ай бұрын

Wow! What a made up holiday.

@jaidennn4138 10 ай бұрын

Wow! What a racist commenter

@GetInTouchTV Жыл бұрын

when i was young, me and my family celebrated kwanzaa every year. i think i wanna get back to that tradition 1 year.

@alexacdc1234 Жыл бұрын

You should do it right away: it’s literally almost completely dead. Only 1% of African Americans celebrate it today.

@quasar960 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha it’s fucking lame

@mymaryland9547 10 ай бұрын

Bwahahahahahahaha!! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@russellziske7385 Жыл бұрын

Fake holiday. Christmas or Hanukkah. Pick.

@4CPTees 10 ай бұрын

Umoja! This is a great video, thank you for producing it. How do you think Kwanzaa can be modernized to help propel afro-futurism? I feel like black ingenuity & craftsmanship should be a part of Kwanzaa, as well. Harambee-7x!

@markaponte7057 Жыл бұрын

A bit passive aggressive

@quakeknight9680 Жыл бұрын

One problem. I celebrate Christmass on January the 7th and there's less than 100 blacks in my 3 milion people country

@Osteoporosiphobic 3 ай бұрын

Just celebrate Christmas.

@DLFfitness1 10 ай бұрын

I always say happy holidays. You never know what people are celebrating this time of year.

@porterwake3898 10 ай бұрын

Christmas, everyone actually celebrates Christmas.

@mymaryland9547 10 ай бұрын

@Dlffitnes, you are obviously a Leftard who can’t think for yourself!

@TrueWalker88 Жыл бұрын

I am so glad my soul didn't come into an African body.

@jackaffeldt Жыл бұрын

This is funny to me

@satinhomecollections2755 Жыл бұрын

My niece and I are home celebrating. She’s 12 and this is her 1st year actually taking part. I’m making sure this tradition is taught and celebrated by my extended family as well! We have to stay connected to our heritage❤❤❤ thank you for this video!

@Evilroco Жыл бұрын

Heritage!!! it's an invented holiday that/s barely existed 50 years The convicted kidnapper/torturer who first penned the idea did so to create more division !!! It's the least humane and most divisive holiday that occurs in winter !

@ahmarianrigby6063 Жыл бұрын

@@Evilroco I know this is an old comment, but I just wanted to give some insight in case you haven't gained any since. -Every holiday is made up/invented (its common sense) - Kwanzaa is almost 60 yrs. old as a holiday -The person who ACTUALLY "penned" the idea was Sister Makinya Sibeko-Kouate, and it was SHE that travelled throughout the US to establish the celebration communally. Just like a lot of things women's contributions aren't celebrated. -Maulana Kurenga is not celebrated even in the slightest by anyone that celebrates Kwanzaa, and most of us are very educated on his gruesome crimes against the women of our community. -If you took the time to read/watch Kwanzaa content you would know it is not inhumane (really dramatic of you to say this, because what are you even talking about) nor is it divisive (or do you believe that everyone should be allowed in black spaces at all times??). -Kwanzaa as a holiday was started to honor and celebrate our HERITAGE as black African people who are descendants of a wide range of tribes/nations under a single umbrella. "It's the least humane and most divisive holiday that occurs in winter"...... Have you heard of Christians and Christmas Also, as a non-black person what gave the audacity to insert your opinion in something that doesn't concern you. I don't usually take the time out for things like this but I hope you learned something new today,

@Evilroco Жыл бұрын

@@ahmarianrigby6063 and in the last paragraph you blew it ,resorting to base racism. As a part of society I have every right to comment on what occurs in it , just as you are free to make your comments about Christians.

@ruckusbeblack 10 ай бұрын

Lmao a hair hatted household

@DemocratsUnite 10 ай бұрын

Wanza is also meant for gender affirmation

@nappyscribe1987 10 ай бұрын

It’s my second time.

@Latuya75 10 ай бұрын

Bullshithtttt

@justinbellpa Жыл бұрын

Faux "holiday" like festivus

@CALI_BOY_VLOGS 10 ай бұрын

Nzuri

@randyjacobson9129 11 ай бұрын

Hahaha 😆 😂 😆

@peponvatrahedes7392 Жыл бұрын

the candles are a reference to the Jewish ships that brough black slaves into the US

@angelalong6740 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your explanation of Kwanza. My husband is African American and when we first got married, I asked him about this when we had attended a Kwanza party. He said he didn't celebrate this so I let it go. I'll talk to him more about this later. Maybe we'll jump into celebrating this next year.❤

@rwilson4991 10 ай бұрын

There is so much that we do not know. You don't need him to celebrate Black culture. You can attend because you want to know.

@northernwolfpack3458 10 ай бұрын

Kwanza. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@MyNewChoices 10 ай бұрын

Understood. I have learned to not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Genesis 50:20

@lilray7210 Жыл бұрын

Happy Kwanzaa 👊🏿 🇬🇳

@lettersandwordsandstuffs 10 ай бұрын

Dumb holiday

@elconquistador6468 Жыл бұрын

Sounds great, but question...why is it more swahili and kenyan focused when the slaves came from Nigeria, Benin, Ghana area? I understand it's "pan" african, but I makes more sense to ME atleast to focus on like the yoruba, fon, dahomey, peoples. Just food for thought

@KeenlyClever Жыл бұрын

I learned and loved this since my elementary days celebrating as a child. It is awesome that now more are interested. Let's get together teaching in the community and at home.

@funnytime13 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Cheryl in Jacksonville FL

@SolomanShepherd 11 ай бұрын

hello

@goldie6649 Жыл бұрын

HAPPY KWANZA‼️Thank You 4 your very informative video teaching about the Holiday ❤ as a white American who grew up in the mid 60s - 70s, I was always interested to know the history behind & the culture, I remember seeing alittle on Sesame Street & thought it was 😎 Cool Thx Much & will pass on to my children💕

@cesarsanchez5633 10 ай бұрын

This 8!7ch is reading! This goofy stuff

@kellyscott5948 Жыл бұрын

We don't let please take over our lives we are strong we are caring we are loving we are amazing people and I think it should say that way forever.

@ShowingWorldwideGlobalAdvocacy Жыл бұрын

I learned about Kwanzaa from my family in Indianapolis in 2011

@kaidakemes1260 2 ай бұрын

Good wuk sis

@tahesha7407 Жыл бұрын

I heard Happy Kwanzaa by Teddy Pendergrass today.

@aarentodd142 Жыл бұрын

I celebrate Kwanzaa every year. It allows me to stay connected to my family and my roots.

@csrboltfan2643 Жыл бұрын

You're admitting you're a racist. Did you know that? Or, do you even care?

@zekesmith2304 Жыл бұрын

In 1971, Karenga was sentenced to one to ten years in prison on counts of felony assault and false imprisonment. One of the victims gave testimony of how Karenga and other men tortured her and another woman. The woman described having been stripped naked and beaten with an electrical cord. Karenga's estranged wife, Brenda Lorraine Karenga, testified that she sat on the other woman's stomach while another man forced water into her mouth through a hose. What a great guy to emulate

@JesusChrist42000 Жыл бұрын

"Connected to my root" bro literally a holiday nobody in Africa celebrates. It was made by a man 60 years ago. This isn't some African tradition passed down.

@ruckusbeblack 10 ай бұрын

LMFAO!!!!! Ninjas

@princessp1361 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much very well explained because I had no clue what this was thanks for this great video 😊

@seun0203 Жыл бұрын

I think the controversies surrounding the originator may have contributed to a drop in popularity. The main values are very good though.

@jasminepearls1047 Жыл бұрын

I think it also uses a language that is not an ancestral language of black Americans. He also uses a first fruit feast from South African which we don't come from. The colors are also no aligned with actual African cutlures.

@justthatnerdyfashion Жыл бұрын

@jasminepearls1047 Swahili and the colors Red, Black & Green were chosen because they represent Pan-Africanism.

@seun0203 Жыл бұрын

@@jasminepearls1047 That's true, a West or Central African language would have been better. I think Swahili was chosen as it's spoken in multiple African countries but that there's no connection to African Americans.

@MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee Жыл бұрын

Celebrating Kwanzaa with my family this year for the 3rd time since 2020 however we celebrated a lot more consistently when I was a child in the 90s.

@tredseeker 11 ай бұрын

Asé Thank you for making this. ❤👸🏾🤴🏾🌍☀️

@ShyamSharma-fk4lr Жыл бұрын

I have always heard about Kwanzaa, but I never fully learned its significance. Thanks for this video. It really helps me understand what the holiday is all about. Have a blessed Kwanzaa.

@sharonmontag1330 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this information. I think it is important to recognize the cultures and holidays of the world. This helps. I am celebrating with friends for the first time.

@jasminepearls1047 Жыл бұрын

We don't come from Swahili speakers because we are not from Tazania or Kenya. It would have been smarter to use Mandinka or Fulani etc.

@justthatnerdyfashion Жыл бұрын

@@jasminepearls1047Swahili represents Pan-Africanism, that's why it's used.

@kellyscott5948 Жыл бұрын

This is my second year celebrating Kwanzaa and I think that is an amazing tradition. Kwanzaa is a African American tradition that I personally love it shows my culture and many ways I'm black and African American and I think that nobody should get blamed or bullied by their skin color hair or even their outfit it doesn't matter we are strong black people and I think that everybody should be kind loving caring and as I jthink that people should tell all over the world by many countries and further on Kwanzaa is one of my favorite traditions.

@zekesmith2304 Жыл бұрын

I can explain Kwanza in two words. "knockoff hanuka"

@GloriaOwens-i3n 2 ай бұрын

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@gloriac4224 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤

@tonihogan Жыл бұрын

This is our first time celebrating. A new tradition, indeed. I bought a FB friend's Kwanzaa journal. I'm going to get it for other family members. Thank you for this video. Umoja!

@karingoering2441 10 ай бұрын

Made up by a sexual predator yeaaahhhhhh

@solarguy8875 10 ай бұрын

@@karingoering2441 Similar to what Thanksgiving is made from. Some holidays just have a dark past behind them.

@WakandaleezaRazz 10 ай бұрын

I LOOTED DA GUCCI STO FA KWANZAA 💅🏿

@karingoering2441 10 ай бұрын

@@solarguy8875 I don't celebrate thanks giving since I am not American, but the difference is its not made from a sexual predator who led a cult.

@straighttalking2090 Жыл бұрын

We don't have education about the meaning of Christmas either but do we need it?. We already know what to do - make the decorations, make and ice the cake, put silver coins in the pudding, try not to break your teeth or swallow them, put up the Christmas tree with a star on the top, go carol singing, wrap presents, put a pie and milk out for Santa, be good and play games.

@GhostofTerra 10 ай бұрын

It was pretty cool learning about your people's heritage holiday. Thanks for the information and happy holidays!

@vertpizzlefam9119 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@yulandalmccarty-harris4210 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. It summed it all very well. My husband and I started officially celebrating Kwanzaa as empty nesters. Our oldest son came back home this year and is celebrating with us! I love the focus on the family! ❤

@zekesmith2304 Жыл бұрын

@Ty-dq5fi Жыл бұрын

@@zekesmith2304 you can still celebrate Kwanzaa and mention what he did, it wasn't made to emulate him. Thanksgiving definitely isn't an innocent holiday and neither is Columbus day.

@zekesmith2304 Жыл бұрын

@@Ty-dq5fi you're getting the idea

@weego2585 Жыл бұрын

Happy Kwanza people.

@dctalk1117 10 ай бұрын

While the concept and principles are awesome, I think the main reason it has not gained momentum is because of the dark past associated with the founder. While his horrible lifestyle doesn’t negate the fact that the holiday is an awesome idea and is needed, I can see how a lot of people are turned away from it because of him.

@brendagrant9382 Жыл бұрын

Are you doing all seven days? I hope so.

@OMGitsShrimp Жыл бұрын

I definitely plan on starting this tradition when I have kids.

@csrboltfan2643 Жыл бұрын

So, you want to teach your future kids to be racists?

@pizagno1 11 ай бұрын

holiday was invented by a racist abuser

@Marny5580 Жыл бұрын

Shalom - and I'm glad a question on Quora brought me to find out more about Kwanzaa. Thank you for making a video to explain. Next year, when I light my Chanukah candles, I will remember Kwanzaa. I hope Kwanzaa learns about my holiday, too. TY!

@yir9383 10 ай бұрын

Amen 🎉

@kobayashimaruaikiken Жыл бұрын

Happy Schwanza! My ass...

@gordenstewart391 Жыл бұрын

We've celebrated Kwanzaa for over 25 years now. As a family and also going Kwanzaa events across the UK.

@kwameaboagye-cl9me Жыл бұрын

Ase, I have also been celebrating Kwanzaa in London for twenty-eight years.

@imaniave 11 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@rodneygriffin7666 Жыл бұрын

Happy Kwanza to you!.

@nixonkwanzaatimothy286 Жыл бұрын

Give thanks for all Kwanzaa celebrations around the globe. My name is Kwanzaa Timothy. And I chose the name so that people who know me have too announce Kwanzaa. And then the dialogue can open up about it’s meaning. ✊🏾Habari Gani in Swahili means what’s the news!

@mlmoreno75 Жыл бұрын

It is only celebrated in the United States.

@brendanthedreamer Жыл бұрын

The U.K. sees some celebrations as well, and Canada, and a few have started popping up in Africa as well. @@mlmoreno75

@BillyDeeTarkin 11 ай бұрын

This will be the 1st time celebrating Kwanzaa for my wife, kids and I. Last year was a mere acknowledgment of the principles. This year, I'm putting up decorations, getting candles and kinara, and, with proper planning, I expect to have videos up on my channel. ❤❤❤🖤💚💚💚

@tahesha7407 Жыл бұрын

Today which is December 26 2022 is my first time celebrating Kwanzaa. We are celebrating it through mostly dancing, music,and poetry inside my home. This means alot to me, because it's about our people and culture.

@zekesmith2304 Жыл бұрын

It,s a knockoff hanuka