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Kujichagulia is the second principle of the Nguzo Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It means to define, name, create and speak for ourselves as African people. Learn more about its commitment, practice and cultural groundedness.
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Kujichagulia is the third principle of Kwanzaa, a celebration of African and African American culture. It means to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves. Learn more about the history, meaning and activities of Kujichagulia and other Kwanzaa principles.
Kujichagulia is the second principle of Kwanzaa, meaning \"self-determination\" in Swahili. It celebrates the right and responsibility to define, name, create for oneself, and speak for oneself, as well as the cultural roots, empowerment, and social activism of African-Americans.
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The weeklong holiday, which is celebrated every year from December 26 to January 1, is rooted in values that anyone can adopt and practice year round.
Folami Prescott-Adams (left) and her family share a meal during Kwanzaa at their home in Atlanta, Dec. 6, 2020. For many Black Americans, the holdiay is a time for bonding, joy and repose.
Kwanzaa has been around for decades. It’s a uniquely African American observance not directly tied to any faith or religion, any specific geography, or any other holiday.
Kwanzaa, which starts on December 26, stands alone.
It has most often been compared to Christmas and Hannukah but Kwanzaa is not an alternative to either holiday, even though it too includes the lighting of candles, cultural history, and education.
Kyle Woodland, 28, has known Kwanzaa all his life. His parents, Laura Boyce and Kelly Woodland, started celebrating in their first home in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia, in the 1990s after his birth.
1. Umoja, or Unity, encourages us to work to achieve agreement, to focus on our common goals and to come together as families, communities, a nation, and as a race. Like any ethnicity or race, there are a multitude of ideas and philosophies. Umoja encourages us to find ways to come together. We can do that by engaging one-on-one with loved ones, family, friends, neighbors and, on a larger scale, by participating in our democracy to achieve broader goals pooling our voices to influence and support those who want our support.
2. Kujichagulia, or Self-Determination, encourages us to be intentional about who we are and who we want to be. It’s easy to allow others to define us. It’s better when we define ourselves. That’s not something that can be done only on the second day of Kwanzaa, or during the week of Kwanzaa. That’s something we should make a part of our lives daily, especially helping our children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews appreciate what they contribute to our lives as we help them decide who they are.
3. Ujima, or Collective Work and Responsibility, is definitely something that is only achieved by being intentional. It’s one thing to work collectively and take collective responsibility for a day of celebration or a meal, but what does that look like in other months? It can be an organized family calendar with individual responsibilities. It can be individual and family commitments to church, family, and neighborhood activities to develop and maintain relationships upon which we can build.
4. Ujamaa, or Cooperative Economics, is a wonderful example of what we can do when we’re intentional. We all spend. We all choose what we buy. We all choose where to shop. This central principle asks that we think more carefully about where we spend our money. It’s easy to shop at mega-brand stores. It can be quite fulfilling to shop with small business owners and vendors who make a living or a side income with the help of customers who support them. According to some reports, a dollar stays in African American communities for six hours or less. We extend that—by hours, days, or weeks—when we deliberately spend with Black businesses.
5. Nia, or Purpose, challenges us to aim to build up ourselves and each of us with focus. We improve our cultural identity, build stronger communities, and create powerful legacies when we make purpose a part of what we do.
6. Kuumba, or Creativity, is such a powerful motivator—when we are intentional. Some of us can’t help it. Artists, dancers, musicians live their lives with creativity as the foundation. Whether working, volunteering, or lounging around, most are thinking creative thoughts, humming, or tapping out a song or choreographing a set of moves. Imagine what our lives would be like and feel like with more arts.
Kwanzaa is a weeklong holiday that celebrates African heritage and unity. Learn about the seven principles, including kujichagulia, which means self-determination, and how to practice them year round.
Each of the seven days of Kwanzaa is dedicated to one of the principles, as follows: [21] Umoja (Unity): To strive for and to maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Kujichagulia ( Self-determination ): To define and name ourselves, as well as to create and speak for ourselves.
Kujichagulia (Selbstbestimmung): Sich selbst definieren und für sich selbst sprechen. Ujima (Zusammenarbeit und Verantwortung): Zueigenmachung und gemeinsame Lösung der Probleme der Mitmenschen. Ujamaa (Gemeinsames Wirtschaften): Aufbau und Aufrechterhaltung eigener Geschäfte, Läden und Unternehmen mit gemeinsamen Profit.
26. Dez. 2021 · Kujichagulia Or self-determination. This principle refers to defining, naming, creating and speaking for oneself. Ujima
