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KWANZAA
"Each Kwanzaa we are called upon to think deeply about our lives and the world, and ask ourselves how do we as a person and people understand ourselves and address the critical issues of our times in ethical and effective ways. Then, we are to recommit ourselves to our highest ideals, our best values and visions, and to a sustained and transformative practice of these principles. And at the heart and center of Kwanzaa are the Nguzo Saba, The Seven Principles.
Indeed, the Nguzo Saba offer us a foundation and framework to address issues of our time thru both principles and practices, a unity which cannot be broken without damaging and diminishing them both"
ANNUAL FOUNDER’S KWANZAA MESSAGE
1966— 44RD ANNIVERSARY— 2010 - Dr. Maulana Karenga, Professor of Africana Studies, California State University-Long Beach, Chair of The Organization Us, Creator of Kwanzaa, and author of Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.
www.MaulanaKarenga.org www.Us-Organization.org www.OfficialKwanzaaWebsite.org
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| Kwanzaa - Deember 26-January 1 - The heart and center of Kwanzaa are the Nguzo Saba, The Seven Principles.Umoja (OO-MO-JAH) Unity stresses the importance of togetherness for the family and the community, which is reflected in the African saying, "I am We," or "I am because We are." Kujichagulia (KOO-GEE-CHA-GOO-LEE-YAH) Self-Determination requires that we define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest of our family and community. Ujima (OO-GEE-MAH) Collective Work and Responsibility reminds us of our obligation to the past, present and future, and that we have a role to play in the community, society, and world. Ujamaa (OO-JAH-MAH) Cooperative economics emphasizes our collective economic strength and encourages us to meet common needs through mutual support. Nia (NEE-YAH) Purpose encourages us to look within ourselves and to set personal goals that are beneficial to the community. Kuumba (KOO-OOM-BAH) Creativity makes use of our creative energies to build and maintain a strong and vibrant community. Imani (EE-MAH-NEE) Faith focuses on honoring the best of our traditions, draws upon the best in ourselves, and helps us strive for a higher level of life for humankind, by affirming our self-worth and confidence in our ability to succeed and triumph in righteous struggle. |
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Umoja (OO-MO-JAH) Unity stresses the importance of
togetherness for the family and the community, which is reflected in the
African saying, "I am We," or "I am because We are."
Kujichagulia (KOO-GEE-CHA-GOO-LEE-YAH
) Self-Determination requires that
we define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest
of our family and community.
Ujima (OO-GEE-MAH)
Collective Work and Responsibility reminds us of our
obligation to the past, present and future, and that we have a role to play in
the community, society, and world.
Ujamaa (OO-JAH-MAH) Cooperative economics
emphasizes our collective economic strength and encourages us to meet common
needs through mutual support.
Nia (NEE-YAH)
Purpose encourages us to look within ourselves and to set
personal goals that are beneficial to the community.
Kuumba (KOO-OOM-BAH)
Creativity makes use of our creative energies to
build and maintain a strong and vibrant community.
Imani (EE-MAH-NEE)
Faith focuses on honoring the best of our traditions,
draws upon the best in ourselves, and helps us strive for a higher level of
life for humankind, by affirming our self-worth and confidence in our ability
to succeed and triumph in righteous struggle.
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