The 7 Principles of Kwanzaa
Umoja (oo-MOH-ja)
Meaning: Unity
Action: Building a community that holds together
Kujichagulia (koo-jee-cha-goo-LEE-yah)
Meaning: Self-determination
Action: Speaking for yourself and making choices that benefit the community
Ujima (oo-JEE-mah)
Meaning: Collective work and responsibility
Action: Helping others within the community
Ujamaa (oo-JAH-ma)
Meaning:Cooperative economics
Action: Supporting businesses that care about the community
Nia (nee-AH)
Meaning: A sense of purpose
Action: Setting goals that benefit the community
Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah)
Meaning: Creativity
Action: Making the community better and more beautiful
Imani (ee-MAH-nee)
Meaning: Faith
Action: Believing that a better world can be created for communities now and in the future
The Seven Symbols of Kwanzaa
The Seven Days of Kwanzaa
Meaning: Unity
Action: Building a community that holds together
Kujichagulia (koo-jee-cha-goo-LEE-yah)
Meaning: Self-determination
Action: Speaking for yourself and making choices that benefit the community
Ujima (oo-JEE-mah)
Meaning: Collective work and responsibility
Action: Helping others within the community
Ujamaa (oo-JAH-ma)
Meaning:Cooperative economics
Action: Supporting businesses that care about the community
Nia (nee-AH)
Meaning: A sense of purpose
Action: Setting goals that benefit the community
Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah)
Meaning: Creativity
Action: Making the community better and more beautiful
Imani (ee-MAH-nee)
Meaning: Faith
Action: Believing that a better world can be created for communities now and in the future
The Seven Symbols of Kwanzaa
The Seven Days of Kwanzaa