the first Kwanzaa was celebrated on December 26, 1966. "In 1965, a deadly riot broke out in the predominantly black Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, leaving 34 people dead, 1,000 injured, and $40 million worth of property destroyed. Karenga, a former black activist, was deeply disturbed by the devastation and searched for a way to overcome the despair he felt had gripped the African American community in the riot's aftermath. He founded Us, a black cultural organization, and looked to Africa in search of practices and concepts that might empower and unite the nation's African American community. Inspired by Africa's harvest celebrations, he decided to develop a nonreligious holiday that would stress the importance of family and community while giving African Americans an opportunity to explore their African identities." - History Channel
Hey Tard! Did we tell you yet??? It's good to have you back Tard. We even protested here to try to get you back. Now your back. Yours truely Mr Belmar
Kinda bummed, in its original context (the don't sweep thread) it's the best thing I've ever read on here.
