Kanesha Jones’ Post

🕯️ Celebrating Kwanzaa: A Season of Community and Culture 🌟 Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration honoring African American heritage, culture, and shared values. Observed from December 26 to January 1, this holiday was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga as a way to reaffirm African American identity and unity during the civil rights movement. Its name comes from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” meaning “first fruits,” symbolizing harvest celebrations rooted in African traditions. ✨ At the heart of Kwanzaa are the Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba), which inspire reflection, connection, and collective progress: 🖤 Umoja (Unity): Striving for and maintaining unity in family, community, and race. 💡 Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): Defining, naming, creating, and speaking for ourselves. 🤝 Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): Building and maintaining our community together. 💵 Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): Supporting and building businesses that uplift the community. 🌱 Nia (Purpose): Committing to restoring greatness to our community. 🎨 Kuumba (Creativity): Leaving our community better and more beautiful for future generations. 🙏 Imani (Faith): Believing in ourselves, our people, and the righteousness of our journey. As we strive to promote cultural competency, we honor the African American legacy of resilience and community building that Kwanzaa represents. ✨ How do you reflect on the values of Kwanzaa during this season? Share your thoughts below! ✨ #Kwanzaa #CulturalCompetency #AfricanAmericanHeritage #Community #SevenPrinciples #SevaGlobal

HAPPY KWANZAA! ❤️❤️❤️🖤💚💚💚 Kwanzaa is an African American cultural celebration observed from December 26 to January 1, dedicated to honoring African heritage and promoting community, family, and cultural values. Created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, it aims to strengthen communal bonds, foster cultural identity, and inspire pride. It is a time to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and build a brighter future. The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba): 🕯️ Umoja (Unity): Working together as a community. 🕯️Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): Defining and naming oneself. 🕯️Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): Building and caring for communities. 🕯️Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): Creating community-owned businesses. 🕯️Nia (Purpose): Improving the community and contributing to the common good. 🕯️Kuumba (Creativity): Using creativity for collective progress. 🕯️Imani (Faith): Believing in oneself, the community, and success. Stay Tuned. #Televerde #Kwanzaa

2nd Day of Kwanzaa, focusing on Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): "Habari Gani? Kujichagulia! Today, on the second day of Kwanzaa, we honor the principle of self-determination. Kujichagulia inspires us to define ourselves, speak for ourselves, and shape our own destiny. It challenges us to embrace our identity with pride and take ownership of our journey, no matter the obstacles. Let’s commit to building our dreams, telling our stories, and empowering others to do the same. Together, we can lead with purpose and determination. #Kwanzaa2024 #Kujichagulia #SelfDetermination #Empowerment #DefineYourself"

From the desk of Dr. Tajiri: Kwanzaa is a celebration of culture, community, and connection, observed from December 26 to January 1. Each day honors a principle that guides us toward unity, purpose, and growth. Let’s reflect on these values: 1. Umoja (Unity): Striving for and maintaining unity in the family, community, and nation. 2. Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): Defining ourselves, naming ourselves, and speaking for ourselves. 3. Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): Building and maintaining our community together and solving problems as a group. 4. Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): Supporting businesses and enterprises that benefit the community. 5. Nia (Purpose): Committing to collective goals that build and develop our community. 6. Kuumba (Creativity): Leaving our communities better than we found them through innovation and imagination. 7. Imani (Faith): Believing in our people, our leaders, and the righteousness of our struggle. As we embrace these principles, let’s use them as tools to cultivate stronger workplace cultures, retain talent, and foster equity and inclusion. Which of these resonates most with you? #WorkplaceWizard #Kwanzaa2024 #DrTajiri #Leadership #CulturalCelebration #Unity Visit dr-tajiri.com to learn how we can work together to create meaningful change.

This week, we're sharing traditions from around the world that inspire and connect us. Today is all about a week-long celebration honoring African heritage, community, and culture! 🎉 💬 Did you know? During Kwanzaa, it’s common to greet each other with “Habari Gani,” which means “What’s the news?” in Swahili. Each day, families and communities reflect on one of Kwanzaa’s seven guiding principles, which promote values like unity, purpose, and creativity. 🌟 Fun Facts about Kwanzaa: 🔹 Founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is celebrated primarily in the United States and among the African ethnicities worldwide. 🔹 The seven days of Kwanzaa each highlight a core principle, including Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), and Nia (Purpose), with a special candle lit each night. 🔹 Kwanzaa gatherings often feature storytelling, music, dance, and a feast called the Karamu, bringing communities together in a joyful celebration of cultural pride and resilience. We know that taking the time to understand and celebrate each other’s cultures creates virtual team spaces where everyone feels valued and connected. Building these bridges can strengthen team bonds and foster a true sense of psychological safety no matter where your team is. #AnywhereLeague #Kwanzaa #TeamBuilding #VirtualTeams #DiverseTeams #EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeHappiness #TeamBonding #RemoteWork

On this auspicious day, wishing everyone a day filled with reflection and inspiration as we remember the contributions of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to the nation and society. Happy Ambedkar Jayanti!! #Associatte #PropTech #AssociatteZaruriHai #AmbedkarJayanti #Dr.BabasahebAmbedkarJayanti #Peace #Leader #Strength #Facebookpost #FacebookPage

⭐️Happy Kwanzaa!!⭐️ 🌟 Day 2: Kujichagulia – Self-Determination 🌟 Today, we honor Kujichagulia, the second principle of Kwanzaa. Kujichagulia encourages us to define ourselves, speak for ourselves, and create a future that reflects our values and aspirations. It’s about reclaiming our power and shaping our own identity. Let’s embrace the courage to stand tall, own our stories, and forge our paths with pride. How will you practice self-determination today? #Kwanzaa2024 #Kujichagulia #SelfDetermination #Empowerment

I didn’t grow up celebrating Kwanzaa, but as I’ve gotten older, the principles behind it have really resonated with me—and they inspire the way I show up for my community and my aspirations for the future. Kwanzaa, celebrated from December 26th to January 1st, is a holiday created to honor African heritage and culture. It’s a time to reflect on the values that uplift and unite us, focusing on community, purpose, and growth. Each day of Kwanzaa highlights one of its seven principles: 🕯️ Unity (Umoja): Coming together as a family, community, and beyond. 🕯️ Self-Determination (Kujichagulia): Being proud of who we are and defining our own paths. 🕯️ Collective Work & Responsibility (Ujima): Lending a hand to build and uplift each other. 🕯️ Cooperative Economics (Ujamaa): Supporting each other’s growth and success. 🕯️ Purpose (Nia): Staying focused on the bigger picture for our community. 🕯️ Creativity (Kuumba): Finding ways to leave the world better than we found it. 🕯️ Faith (Imani): Believing in ourselves and our ability to create change. These ideas are so universal and powerful—and they’ve helped me think more intentionally about how I can contribute to my community in meaningful ways. Even if you didn’t grow up celebrating Kwanzaa, it’s a holiday that invites us all to reflect, connect, and grow together. How do these principles show up in your life? Let’s celebrate the things that bring us together! ❤️💛💚 #Kwanzaa #Community #Reflection #Connection #Growth

In his insightful article, Seriously Celebrating Kwanzaa: A Time of Remembrance, Reflection, and Recommitment, Dr. Karenga inspires us to look beyond festivities and delve into the heart of what Kwanzaa truly represents: a structured opportunity to engage with the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles) in ways that empower individuals and uplift communities. Dr. Karenga’s reflections remind us that #Kwanzaa is not merely a moment in the calendar but a blueprint for #cultural and personal transformation. It invites us to integrate these #principles into our daily lives, ensuring that the work of unity, purpose, and creativity continues long after the candles are extinguished. At Universal Write Publications, we are proud to champion this vision through the power of scholarship. Our publications echo the values of Kwanzaa, offering platforms for voices that challenge, uplift, and inspire. As we embark on this year’s celebration, let us embrace Kwanzaa as an opportunity to reshape the world we inhabit. Engage deeply with the principles. Read Dr. Karenga’s thought-provoking article here. Share it. Discuss it. Let it spark ideas that lead to actions. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eQNriDK3 #blackvoices #wewilltellourownstory Dr. Ayo Sekai, Ph.D. #afrocentric

Midwest BDC celebrates Kwanzaa (/ˈkwɑːnzə/) which is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day.[1] It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West, East, as well as Southeast Africa. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966. Each of the seven days of Kwanzaa is dedicated to one of the principles, as follows:[18] 1. Umoja (Unity): To strive for and to maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. 2. Kujichagulia (Self-determination): To define and name ourselves, as well as to create and speak for ourselves. 3. Ujima (Collective work and responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and to solve them together. 4. Ujamaa (Cooperative economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together. 5. Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. 6. Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. 7. Imani (Faith): To believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.