Collective Work & Responsibility. Cooperative Economics. Purpose.

In the previous episode we opened up our community conversation with a discussion of the first 2 principles of the Nguzo Saba, Unity and Self Determination. In this episode we discuss the next 3 principles — Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, and Purpose, providig personal experiences and examples of work that exhibits the principles.

Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibilility - To build and maintain our community together and make our community’s problems our problems and to solve them together.

Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics - To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together.

Nia: Purpose - To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.

Episode giveaways:

• Everyday Heroes: Kwanzaa embodied in cartoon characters who make a difference | News, Sports, Jobs - The Vindicator https://www.vindy.com/life/lifestyles/2021/01/everyday-heroes-kwanzaa-embodied-in-cartoon-characters-who-make-a-difference/
• Living the Principles of Kwanzaa – Day of Unity and Healing, Historic Sotterley https://dev.smcm.edu/president/2022/08/living-the-principles-of-kwanzaa-day-of-unity-and-healing-historic-sotterley/
• Kwanzaa Principles Align Squarely with the Movement for Criminal Justice Reform | ACLU of Florida | We defend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Florida, by working through the legislature, the courts and in the streets https://www.aclufl.org/en/news/kwanzaa-principles-align-squarely-movement-criminal-justice-reform
• Every Month is Black History Month: Kwanzaa Reflections of a Social Justice Advocate - The California Wellness Foundation - The California Wellness Foundation https://www.calwellness.org/stories/kwanzaa-reflections/
• The Synergy of Kwanzaa and Unity Teachings https://www.unity.org/article/synergy-kwanzaa-and-unity-teachings
• Kwanzaa History: The 7 Principles and Meaning Behind Candle Colors https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a34894866/kwanzaa-principles-candles-meaning/
• 7 Ways to Inspire You Professionally Using the Principles of Kwanzaa https://www.carolparkerwalsh.com/blog/7-ways-to-inspire-you-professionally-using-the-principles-of-kwanzaa
• Diaspora Conversations Conference 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eorpfuHPlxY