Look, Learn and Live Racial Justice: Week 13
12/16/20
December is rich with holiday celebrations for many religions and cultures. This week’s edition of the “Look, Learn and Live Racial Justice” email series showcases the cultural celebration of Kwanzaa. Read on to learn more of the history, traditions and food connected with this celebration which begins on December 26th.
​​LOOK: Watch this video for an overview of Kwanzaa, the meaning and practices related to it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKLvaql9Xvg
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LEARN: Learn seven Swahili words defining the seven principles, or Nguzo Saba, of Kwanzaa.
December 26th - Umoja (unity)
December 27th - Kujichagulia (self-determination)
December 28th - Ujima (collective work and responsibility)
December 29th - Ujamaa (cooperative economics)
December 30th - Nia (purpose)
December 31st - Kuumba (creativity)
January 1st - Imani (faith)
(Song to hear pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laEn9hDgzx4 )
 
During Kwanzaa, participants greet one another with “Habari gani” which is Kiswahili for “how are you/ how’s the news with you?” The response is “Umoja, habari gani.”


LIVE IT: Consider how you might reflect upon, or bring focus to these seven principles in your life as the year ends… and/or make your way to the kitchen to cook up a delicious Kwanzaa dish. Vegan jollof rice, sweet potato casserole, chicken creole, peach cobbler and more recipes await! https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/kwanzaa-recipes/
 

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