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Kwanzakkah: A way to celebrate dual heritage, and combat hate

TaRessa Stovall in Forward

The concept of 'Kwanzakkah,' a blend of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations, seeks to honor dual heritage for those who are both Black and Jewish, while also serving as a countermeasure to racism and antisemitism.

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