The Principles of Kwanzaa

Umoja Kujichagulia Ujima Ujamaa Nia Kuumba Imani

UMOJA

01.

A reflection for Umoja:  We are stronger together than we are on our own. ⁣⁣

DAY

unity

December 26

kujichagulia

02.

I am who I say and believe I am, and no one else can define me. ⁣

DAY

self-determination

December 27

ujima

03.

Simply put, think of the phrase  “I am my sibling’s keeper. "

DAY

collective work & responsibility

December 28

ujamaa

04.

"Cooperate" is a verb, so take action: Buy Black and support black business owners. Support black-owned businesses today and every day. ⁣⁣

DAY

cooperative economics

December 29

nia

05.

Our purpose is bigger than us. It is also part of our purpose to help others to live up to their purpose. When we work together and help each other in our individual purposes, our communities benefit from it immensely.

DAY

purpose

December 30

kuumba

06.

Reflection for Kuumba: Our creativity as a people has made the most unbearable times better. It has rebuilt communities. It has brought us immense joy. Our creativity keeps us going in the midst of all adversity. ⁣

DAY

creativity

December 31

imani

07.

A sense of renewal on New Year’s Day and the final day of Kwanzaa - Imani (FAITH) - is the perfect way to end the celebration of Kwanzaa.⁣⁣⁣⁣ On this day, we acknowledge that with • FAITH • and work in all areas we have celebrated during the week of Kwanzaa, we will prevail, make a difference, and lead purposeful lives.⁣

DAY

faith

January 01

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