I actually did a little research into the article since, though I like ann coulter, I wouldn't consider her to be an unbiased source. However, a quick trip to the official kwanzaa website gives a pretty good source for most of the information.
officialkwanzaawebsite.org
hell, their very first principle would be considered racist rhetoric (rightfully) if it was adopted by some white supremacist group.
Umoja (Unity)
To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race.
Why include race?
A quick google search on the SLA principles confirms it too..(I'm not going to post all the links)
To be honest, I had never heard of kwanzaa until 5 years ago or so.
but it is pretty clear that the "holiday" isn't really about peace love and understanding....
from wikipedia
In 1967, a year after Karenga proposed this new holiday, he publicly espoused the view that "Jesus was psychotic" and that Christianity was a white religion that blacks should shun.[5] However, as Kwanzaa gained mainstream adherents, Karenga altered his position so as not to alienate practicing Christians, then stating in the 1997 Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community, and Culture, "Kwanzaa was not created to give people an alternative to their own religion or religious holiday." [6]
en.wikipedia.org
anyway, until last year, I didn't really have any reason to be concerned about it...however now that they are "celebrating" it and being taught about it in my son's school, I have a bit more of a concern. |
