Kwanzaa celebrations kick off HappyKwanzaa
wrote on Twitter: “Michelle and I send our best wishes to families celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season.
“Today begins a week-long celebration of African-American heritage and culture. As folks gather to light the Kinara, we hope you have a happy Kwanzaa.” Kwanzaa messages were posted by many others including the family of Maya Angelou, Congresswomen Cori Bush and Ayanna Pressley, and President Joe Biden.Nia ;Kwanzaa was started by Black Power activist Maulana Karenga in 1966 to honour African traditions and reject ‘white religion.’ He remains a controversial figure for some after his conviction in 1971 for assault and false imprisonment of women and a man. He maintains his innocence, claiming the charges were trumped-up and politically-motivated.
Most African-Americans celebrate Kwanzaa for the principles, which emphasise pride in self, and community, with Karenga himself largely ignored.
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