The Seven Principals of Kwanzaa

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U

U

M

B

A

 U

J

A

M

A

A

 K

U

J

I

C

H

A

G

U

L

I

A

 

 U

M

O

J

A

 U

J

I

M

A

 N

I

A

 I

M

A

N

I

Kuumba - stands for Creativity - to help build and maintain a strong community

Ujamaa - Cooperative economics - we should meet our common needs by helping each other

Kujichagulia - Self-Determination - find our common interests and think about what is best for the community

Umoja - Unity and the importance of togetherness "I am We"

Ujima - Collective Work and Responsibility Reminds us of our obligation to the past

Nia -Purpose set personal goals that will benefit the community

Imani - Faith honoring the best of our traditions, helps us strive for a higher level of life for humankind

 

Learn more about the seven symbols of Kwanzaa at this site:

http://www.afroam.org/children/fun/kwanzaa/seven.html  

 

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