Self-Determination requires defining common interests and decision-making
in the best interest of the family and community.
Collective Work and Responsibility reminds of the obligation to the past,
present, and future, and that each one has a role to play in the community, society, and
world.
Cooperative
Economics emphasizes collectiive economic strength and encourages meeting common
needs through mutual support.
Purpose
encourages a look within to set personal goals beneficial to the community.
Creativity makes
use of creative energy to build and maintain a strong and vibrant community.
Faith focuses on
honoring the best traditions, draws upon the best in self, and helps each person to strive
for a higher level for humankiind, by affirming self-worth and self-confidence to
succeed and triumph in righteous struggle.
The seven days of Kwanzaa are
marked by lighting a candle each night. Each candles represents one of the seven
principles.
A nightly celebration will
include family and friends in a happy, social time. Children receive small educational
gifts showing the Kwanzaa principles.
By observing Kwanzaa,
African-Americans value their families and friends, and honor their ancestors by
developing ways the principles of their heritage can be used in their own lives.
Habari Gani?
