- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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- December 20, 2004
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- Contact: Ermias Alemayehu (323) 782-1980 / Cell (213)
804-1872
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- JUST SAY "NO" TO KWANZAA!
- Black Minister Says Blacks Should Celebrate Christmas
and Reject Kwanzaa
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- Los Angeles- "Black Christians should be outraged
by recent attempts to stamp out Christianity from Christmas celebrations,"
said Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, founder and president of http://www.bondinfo.org/
- - BOND - (Brotherhood Organization of A New Destiny).
There have been numerous reports from across the country of public school
administrators and city officials attempting to ban nativity scenes, Christmas
carols, candy canes, and even Christmas trees from public places. Yet,
the 'African' holiday http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/ Kwanzaa has
become accepted as mainstream. Kwanzaa is taught in public schools, recognized
by corporations, and even President George W. Bush issued a proclamation
celebrating Kwanzaa in 2002.
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- Rev. Peterson said: "Kwanzaa is an anti-God, anti-American,
and anti-white holiday created by a black felon. Kwanzaa only serves to
further separate blacks from God and America. Black Christians should stop
celebrating this pagan holiday-instead, they should stand up for Christmas.
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- Observed from December 26 to January 1, Kwanzaa was created
in 1966 by Dr. Maulana "Ron" Karenga as a holiday to help blacks
get in touch with their African roots. Karenga was also the head of head
of United Slaves Organization, a Marxist black power group. In 1970, Karenga
was arrested and charged with conspiracy and assault in the torture of
two of his female followers. Karenga was convicted and served four years
for the crime.
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- Rev. Peterson said: "If black Christians don't stand
up for Christmas and reject Kwanzaa, they are allowing evil to have its
way. They will regret using a fake holiday to stamp out the true meaning
of Christmas."
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- BOND is a nationally recognized religious nonprofit organization
whose purpose is "Rebuilding the Family by Rebuilding the Man."
Founded in 1990, BOND has helped countless individuals and families from
across the country overcome some of life's most challenging problems. For
more information please visit www.bondinfo.org
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