Vice President Kamala Harris has once again asserted that Kwanzaa, a holiday with controversial origins, was a cherished family tradition during her upbringing.
This claim has drawn criticism, with many questioning its veracity.
According to Gateway Pundit, Kwanzaa was established in 1966 by Ron Everett, also known as Dr. Maulana Karenga, a radical figure with a criminal past. Everett was convicted for the brutal torture of two women, as reported in a 1971 Los Angeles Times article. "Deborah Jones, who once was given the Swahili title of an African queen, said she and Gail Davis were whipped with an electrical cord and beaten with a karate baton after being ordered to remove their clothes," the article detailed.
Harris, born in 1964, insists that her family, including her Indian mother, celebrated Kwanzaa shortly after its inception by Everett. "When I was growing up, Kwanzaa was a special time of reflection with family and friends. Let us carry the wisdom of the seven principles with us as we work to build a brighter future. Happy Kwanzaa," Harris stated on Thursday.
However, this assertion has been met with skepticism and criticism, with many accusing Harris of fabricating her Kwanzaa traditions. In 2020, she made similar claims, stating that "every year" her family would gather "across multiple generations" to discuss the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Critics argue that these claims are unlikely, given the holiday's controversial origins and the timeline of its creation.
The debate surrounding Harris's Kwanzaa traditions underscores the importance of authenticity in public figures' personal narratives. It also highlights the ongoing scrutiny faced by those in the public eye, particularly when their statements appear to conflict with known facts.
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