Thursday, April 23, 2026
  • Login
News 9
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
    • Politics
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Technology
  • Agriculture
No Result
View All Result
News 9
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
    • Politics
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Technology
  • Agriculture
No Result
View All Result
News 9
No Result
View All Result

Black Friday –where exactly did the term originate from

Wycliffe Musalia by Wycliffe Musalia
November 26, 2019
in Lifestyle
Reading Time: 1 min read
0
0
SHARES

First coined in the United States, the term Black Friday has
gone globally viral in the field of business, often used during the month of November.

Black Friday follows a Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of
November, before the Christmas shopping season.

During the day, many stores offer highly promoted sales on products,
as a marketing strategy to increase sales.

However, there have been myths and believes about the origin
of the word Black Friday.

Many people, especially Black Americans, believe that that
is the day Slaves were sold on discount a thanks giving day.

Several images have been going round the internet depicting how
the history of Black Friday was born.

Here are some of the images and descriptions of Black
Friday.

All these images tell the myths and believes about Black Friday.

Tags: black fridayChristmasJumia black fridayKenyaslave tradeUS
ShareTweetSharePinSend
Wycliffe Musalia

Wycliffe Musalia

Wycliffe Musalia is the founder and CEO of News 9 Kenya based in Nairobi.He has a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Linguistics, Media, and Communication from Moi University. Musalia writes and reports about politics, sports, technology, business, and world news.

RelatedPosts

Kenya has sharply increased petroleum prices, with diesel rising by a record margin despite a fuel tax cut. Photo, courtesy.
Business

Fuel price shocker in Kenya compared to Tanzania, Uganda, as matatu owners hike fares

April 15, 2026
0
2027 presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame. Photo: Reuben Kigame. Source: Facebook.
News

Reuben Kigame advocates for law prohibiting presidents from signing long-term contracts

March 22, 2026
0
President Yoweri Museveni and Senator Oburu Oginga attended the launch of the Kisumu-Malaba section of the SGR. Photo, courtesy.
International News

Oburu Oginga calls on President Museveni to back cooperative management of Lake Victoria to avert conflicts

March 21, 2026
0
Kenya, Ghana seek stronger SME collaboration as Ghana High Commissioner visits Oya Microcredit
Business

Kenya, Ghana seek stronger SME collaboration as Ghana High Commissioner visits Oya Microcredit

March 16, 2026
0
Rains to continue over most parts of Kenya
News

Rains to continue over most parts of Kenya

February 16, 2026
0
The Dr. Isaac Kalua Green-led party said tea is not just a crop. It is a national livelihood system. Photo, courtesy.
Agriculture

Reviving tea sector: GTAP pushes for stringent reforms to restore farmer confidence

January 11, 2026
0

Discussion about this post

Latest News

Embattled Bumula MP Jack Wanami Wamboka. photo: Jack wanami wamboka. Source: Facebook.
News

Bumula MP Jack Wamboka suspended over bribery claims as House orders probe

by Dennis Lubanga
April 22, 2026
0
0

Read more
Mosquito larvae are screened in a Petri dish in the lab. Photo credit : Target Malaria.

Inside the science: How malaria innovation is researched, assessed and tested

April 22, 2026
0
Journalist John Wanyama attended an event in Malichi the area within Chemuche Ward. Photo: John Wanyama. Source: Facebook.

Malava MP aspirant John Wanyama wows netizens after gifting his constituents pairs of shoes

April 21, 2026
0
A past Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) graduation ceremony. Photo: KiM Kenya. Source: X.

Kenya Institute of Management responds to TVETA Authority after closure of its campuses

April 21, 2026
0
Rigathi Gachagua endorsed 'Inject Mukuha' for the Gatundu North MP seat at Kamwangi Market. Photo: 'Inject Mukuha'. Source: Facebook.

Rigathi Gachagua endorses ‘Inject Mukuha’ for Gatundu North MP race ahead of 2027 polls

April 21, 2026
0

Popular Posts

News

People’s Renaissance Movement: Everything you need to know about being member of Kenya’s new political party

January 19, 2026
0
News

How innovative partnerships are scaling climate-resilient sanitation in Turkana County

April 15, 2026
0
Editors Choice

Lindah Kiyeng: Woman Of The Year 2020

August 5, 2020
0
Editors Choice

ODM must look itself in the mirror and know where the rains started beating it

April 18, 2026
0
News 9

© 2025 News 9

Links

  • Terms Of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Get In Touch
  • Our Authors
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
    • Politics
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Technology
  • Agriculture

© 2025 News 9

Welcome Back!

Sign In with Facebook
Sign In with Google
OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.