On Day 6 of our journey through the Nguzo Saba, the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, we arrive at Kuumba: Creativity. “We must do what we can to leave our community more beautiful than when we inherited it.” It challenges us to strive for a better and more beautiful community. Kwanzaa, the vibrant seven-day festival, offers… Continue reading Kwanzaa Festival Day 6: Kuumba – Creativity
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Kwanzaa Festival Day 5: Nia – Purpose. Collective intention to develop our communities
On Day 5 of our journey through the Nguzo Saba, the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, we explore Nia: Purpose. A collective intention to develop our communities. What is Nia? Nia, a Swahili word meaning “intention” or “purpose”, is celebrated on the fifth day of Kwanzaa. This principle highlights the significance of living with intention and… Continue reading Kwanzaa Festival Day 5: Nia – Purpose. Collective intention to develop our communities
Kwanzaa Festival Day 3: Ujima – Collective work and responsibility
As we journey through the Nguzo Saba, the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, we arrive at Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibility. To build and maintain our community together and to make the problems of our brothers and sisters our own, working to solve them together. Each principle continues to build on the foundation of community and… Continue reading Kwanzaa Festival Day 3: Ujima – Collective work and responsibility