The fourth principle of Kwanzaa is ujamaa, which means “cooperative economics” in Swahili. This principle emphasizes the need for people to work together and support each other financially in order to build wealth and prosperity. One way to practice ujamaa is by buying from each other and supporting local businesses. When we buy from small, […]
Ujima is the third principle of Kwanzaa, a seven-day holiday celebrated by African Americans and people of African descent around the world. The word “ujima” means “collective work and responsibility” in Swahili, and it emphasizes the importance of working together in order to build strong communities and institutions. One way to practice ujima is by […]
What is Kwanzaa? Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday that is observed by many African Americans and people of African descent around the world. It is typically celebrated from December 26th to January 1st each year and is meant to honor African cultural and historical traditions. What does the word Kwanzaa mean? The word “Kwanzaa” comes […]
Let America be America again.Let it be the dream it used to be.Let it be the pioneer on the plainSeeking a home where he himself is free. (America never was America to me.) Let America be the dream the dreamers dreamed–Let it be that great strong land of loveWhere never kings connive nor tyrants schemeThat […]
The Haitian Revolution, which took place between 1791 and 1804, was a significant event in the history of Haiti and the broader Caribbean region. It was a successful slave revolt that led to the establishment of Haiti as the first independent nation in Latin America, and the first black-led republic in the world. The Haitian […]
Kujichagulia is the second principle of Kwanzaa, a week-long holiday celebrated by many African Americans and people of African descent around the world. It is observed from December 26th to January 1st each year and is meant to honor African cultural and historical traditions. The seven principles of Kwanzaa, known as the Nguzo Saba, are […]
Umoja, the first principle of Kwanzaa, holds unity as a central and vital aspect. The word “umojia” means unity in Swahili, and it serves as the foundation for the other six principles of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday celebrated by African Americans from December 26th to January 1st. It was created in 1966 by […]
Habari Gani? (What’s the news of the day?) Umoja (Unity) To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Dagi knot – a Pan African symbol of unity found in several African cultures, i.e., Yoruba, Hausa, Bushongo, etc. Source: The Official Kwanzaa Website A Quick Kwanzaa FAQ Q. What is Kwanzaa? […]
Agency is the sense of control that you feel in your life, your capacity to influence your own thoughts and
Frank J Kelly
