What does the word Kujichagulia mean?
Self Determination
Kujichagulia – Self Determination – “to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves.” This requires knowing and believing who we are and refusing to let others define us.
What are the 7 meanings of Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is an annual week-long celebration that honors Black history and culture. It celebrates seven values in African culture: unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.
What is Kujichagulia in Kwanzaa?
‘To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.
Is Kujichagulia a Swahili?
From Swahili kujichagulia (“self-determination”).
What is the 3rd day of Kwanzaa?
We devote the third day of Kwanzaa, December 28th, to the principle of Ujima (oo-JEE-mah), which means collective work and responsibility. On this day we light a candle, symbolizing a commitment to active and informed togetherness on matters of common interest.
What does NIA mean in kwanza?
purpose
The fifth day of Kwanzaa, celebrated on Monday, December 30, recognizes Nia or “purpose,” which focuses on building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
Do you say Happy Kwanzaa?
General Kwanzaa Wishes “Habari Gani! Wishing you a blessed Kwanzaa.” “Heri za Kwanzaa!” (Swahili for “Happy Kwanzaa!”) “Sending warm wishes for a joyful Kwanzaa!”
How do you celebrate Kujichagulia?
December 27 marks Day Two of Kwanzaa, and on this day, we light the first red candle to the left of the black candle in our kinara. This candle represents the principle of Kujichagulia, or self-determination. On this day, we pledge “to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.”
What color is Ujamaa?
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Light the second red candle on the fourth day of Kwanzaa, which celebrates the principle of ujamaa, or supporting each other economically. Buying from Black-owned businesses and banking with banks in the Black community keeps the economy strong in the African-American community.
What are the principles of Kwanzaa?
Umoja (Unity) To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.
What is Kujichagulia?
Jeremiah 1:5 says “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Kujichagulia is the principle of self-determination. Precisely explained, it translates “to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves.”
What is kujichagulia (self determination)?
The second principle of the Nguzo Saba is Kujichagulia (Self-Determination). It demands that we as an African people define, defend and develop ourselves instead of allowing or encouraging others to do this…
Why do we light a red candle for Kujichagulia?
As the founder of Kwanzaa stated: We light the red candle for Kujichagulia, symbolizing the fight to persevere as we work hard to overcome discrimination and adversity in our day-to-day lives. It also symbolizes our determination to take control of our future.