Why Kwanzaa Is a Bullsh*t Holiday...

It's not real.

[fraeofficial]

Woke up yesterday to about 20 Merry Christmas texts. Woke up today with absolutely zero Happy Kwanzaa texts. Most of the people defending Kwanzaa don't even celebrate it or know what it entails. They just know it's the "African American" holiday.

[sisterrae]

It's weird how people all of a sudden "didn't feel safe" around these statues until just a few years ago.

[jtggold]

That was pleasant to watch no shouting, interrupting or name calling.

[saxmusicmail]

I had a coworker in my company, an engineer from Nigeria who was here in the US for some specific training. He asked me, "What is this Kwanzaa I hear about?" I told him blacks were celebrating it as an African event. He called home to Nigeria, and his friends and family asked around. He later reported to me that no one knew what Kwanzaa was, they had never heard of it, either. Turns out it was fabricated by a guy here in the US.

[jeffvandewinckel]

Crowder makes this look easy. It's great to see him engage with people in an open and honest discussion. We need more of that in the public square.

[KyrosQuickfist]

Kwanzaa is nothing more than an activist engaging in activism. All of this talk and activity and impact in society are the dreams of an activist.

[toedrag-release]

This young man clearly has a very bright future even if hes wrong about some things hes clearly very intelligent, polite and willing to have an actual conversation

[cavecanem]

The fellow speaking to Crowder is clearly a kind, nice person. Such a nice change from crazy people he interviews.

[elizaleroux]

The kwanza is the currency of Angola. Four different currencies using the name kwanza have circulated since 1977.
The currency derives its name from the Kwanza River.
Africa doesn't celebrate a holiday named Kwanza..
It's purely an American thing.

[madtinfoilhatter]

That right there is what this NATION WAS FOUNDED ON… WE AS AMERICANS SHOULD ALL BE ABLE TO DISAGREE AND YET PUT OUR PERSONAL DIFFERENCES TO THE SIDE TO PROTECT SOMETHING WE ALL SHOULD LOVE… OUR COUNTRY!!!!

[glass]

I always thought they celebrated Kwanzaa in Africa on the same day we celebrated Christmas here LOL 😂

[MarysInks]

It’s so nice to see people having a frank discussion of sensitive issues in a calm and mature way.

[CutlassOutdoors]

That was a refreshing example of disagreement that didn’t devolve into a “so-and-so destroys so-and-so” video. I love seeing open discussion between people with different points of view.

[donnellwilliams]

I’m a black / African American “ we don’t celebrate kwanza let’s keep it 💯

[WatchingFun_]

Though I don't agree with what this young man was saying, I respect that he stuck to his guns and didn't get confused of flip flop or try to change the subject when Steven made a counter point. Also, he sat there and allowed Steven to educate him on a point before making a statement. That shows true intelligence. What school was this? All of the students were very polite also. Props to everyone involved in this interaction.

[tensecondbuickgn]

I think a lot of these problems go away when you get over yourself. Foolish pride seems to be the driving factor in a lot of cultural problems

[Dtgray]

I never knew what Kwanzaa was until this year. I'm blk and 30 btw. I always though it was a holiday from Africa, boy was I wrong.

[ericwright]

That young man had an open, honest and respectful dialogue while keeping it civil. Even though they had differing opinions he was able to acknowledge common ground in their arguments and express his opposing opinion. He will be a productive member of society with a lot of upside in his professional career.

[mikaelacash]

The founder of Kwanzaa also broke a Chanukah menorah to make the first Kwanzaa candle holder, too. I'm Jewish and find that HIGHLY disrespectful. If they had asked some Jews if they could use an old menorah? Okay. But as far as I know, they didn't. They just found one and broke it. I'm not okay with that. So that's another misdeed to add to their already numerous crimes.

[JohnnyChimpo]

This is the first young person I’ve seen sit down with Steven who came off as truly brilliant the entire time. He was very measured and calm in each of his responses / retorts and also in each of his own questions. Well done… A genuinely productive discussion from 2 completely different perspectives.