Vice President Kamala Harris wrote about her childhood memories of a different holiday when the rest of the country was celebrating Christmas. Many social media users, however, questioned the veracity of her statements.
On Twitter on Sunday, Harris remarked, “Our Kwanzaa celebrations are some of my favorite childhood memories.”
When I was growing up, Kwanzaa was a special time. Friends and family members would fill our home. We would listen to the elders tell stories and watch them light the candles on the kinara. During dinner, we would discuss the seven principles.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) December 27, 2021 [1]
She continued by saying “My favorite principle is the second: Kujichagulia (self-determination). This principle is about having the power to design your own life and determine your own future. It’s a deeply American principle. From our family to yours, happy Kwanzaa.
My favorite principle is the second: Kujichagulia (self-determination). This principle is about having the power to design your own life and determine your own future. It’s a deeply American principle. From our family to yours, happy Kwanzaa.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) December 27, 2021 [2]
People online, however, were not having it and immediately questioned Harris’ story and sentiment for a holiday that is less than 60 years old, and not even taken seriously by most Americans.
Comments such as, “You should post pics from your childhood Kwanzaa celebrations, as an encouragement to the community today!” flooded the internet mocking the routinely unlikeable and in-genuine Vice President who continues to struggle with sinking approval ratings.
Sounds so nice. You should post pics from your childhood Kwanzaa celebrations, as an encouragement to the community today!
— Dan Reid (@Gage26233012) December 26, 2021 [3]
Others simply said they didn’t believe her, and who can blame them? You can see other responses here [4].