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Christmas is about sales. There's very little Christ in it .

That is why I usually refer to it as Xmas -- that is a perfect way to describe it if you ask me.

LOL @Pioneer1 who know I got your back when we agree (even when we don't). As I said before, I completely understand your perspective -- many of them I previously shared. LIttle of what you see in Africa today reflects traditional culture, which is what you asked about. Modern African (in the cities) are perhaps more influenced by western traditions and religions than Black Americans. The was the most striking thing I noticed in the three countries I visited. It can be 90 degrees and 90% humidity and brothers are wearing three piece suits to the office. Virtually all the professional women have their hair straightened, or have it covered with a wig or head wrap. Skin lightening cream is widely available and visible in drug stores. So if they have even harsher views on homosexuality today, that is not surprising. Bt again this has nothing to do with traditional cultures. I'm not gay but I also understand some people are born that way. Still others may chose to "swing" in that direction. In a free culture this has to be allowed. As long as it does not involved children, forcing the behavior on others, or infringes on others rights, why should I care? I think people tend to overshare on the sexual predilictions more than necessary anyway. All of your conspiracy theories ignore that fact the there are a lots of white people who are gay too. Is there a conspiracy against them too, or are they just collateral damage? Again, your racial bias blinds you to the fact that homosexuality is human condition one's so called "race" is irrelevant.

I have changed my mind on man impacting the change in climate

I have a feeling many celebrate Kwanzaa but since it's not commercialized we don't hear a lot. For that reason alone I celebrate it by honoring it with my thoughts and words. I did a separate blog post for each day of Kwanzaa. It put me in a positive community-focused frame of mind to start off the year. I did the original post on my melhopkins.com website but I also copied and paste everything to theleadstory.org. Imani: Golden Rule Kuumba : The Chosen Ones Nia: Reasons Ujamaa: Until the Lion Learns Ujima: Yes We Can Kujichagulia Goal Minds build Gold Mines Umoja No Man's Land