The article explores how the seven principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba) serve as a universal bridge for the African diaspora. From collective work (Ujima) to self-determination (Kujichagulia), these values drive social and economic justice, empowering communities and aligning with global goals for sustainable development.
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Kwanzaa Festival Day 4: Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics to support the community
On Day 4 of our journey through the Nguzo Saba, the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, we arrive at Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics. Kwanzaa is a celebration that has grown in practice in African-American communities in the USA, but stems from African philosophies, and was originally envisioned as a way to celebrate African culture and foster unity.… Continue reading Kwanzaa Festival Day 4: Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics to support the community