Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Holidays

Happy Kwanzaa! Today we reflect on the seven principles of this holiday.

Per the National Museum of African American History & Culture, the seven principles are:

  1. Umoja (Unity)

  2. Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)

  3. Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)

  4. Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)

  5. Nia (Purpose)

  6. Kuumba (Creativity)

  7. Imani (Faith)

Visit this link for a list of family activities that explore and celebrate Kwanzaa and these principles. Enjoy!