Kwanzaa Reflections – Imani
Today, the last day of Kwanzaa, the first day of the New Year, we focus on the last of the Nguzo Saba, Imani ...
Kwanzaa Reflections – Kuumba
Today, the 6th day of Kwanzaa, is a day when I’m so annoyed at this extended pandemic! As we celebrate today’s principle from ...
Kwanzaa Reflections – Nia
This morning, folks in my house listened to Paul Robeson sing Ballad for Americans as we started our Kwanzaa reflections. Robeson, born in ...
Kwanzaa Reflections – Ujamaa
The principle of Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics – is deeply embodied within African-American communities and communities of African-descent folks worldwide. Living from this ...
Kwanzaa Reflections – Ujima
This morning, the third day of Kwanzaa, my teen and I discussed today’s principle of Ujima – Collective Work and Responsibility. They immediately ...
Kwanzaa Reflections – Kujichagulia
On the second day of Kwanzaa, we contemplate the principle, Kujichagulia. On the official Kwanzaa website, Kujichagulia – Self Determination – asks us ...
Kwanzaa Reflections – Umoja
As the year comes to a close, I’ve decided to share a little of my family’s tradition. When my children were born, I ...