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Glenn Grothman: Of course, almost no black people today care about Kwanzaa; just white left-wingers who try to shove this down black…

On the recordJanuary 1, 2013
Of course, almost no black people today care about Kwanzaa; just white left-wingers who try to shove this down black people's throats in an effort to divide Americans. Mainstream Americans must be more outspoken on this issue. It is time it's slapped down once and for all.
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Glenn Grothman
Republican · Wisconsin

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Senator Grothman criticizes Kwanzaa, claiming it is not valued by the black community and is pushed by white liberals.

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