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Bringing us quickly into the third principle, Ujima embraces collective work and our responsibility to others. Represented by the Akoma Ntoaso symbol - the Adinkra symbol of shared effort and obligation, this is a day that celebrates our commitment to each other across both our immediate family and the wider communities. The first of the green candles to be lit - the colour represents the future and hope that comes from the struggle. There are many things that impact us all, and shouldering some of the responsibility for making sure that those things are worked on collectively to ensure a positive impact on the community is very important. The belief is that without that collective impact, progress and change is not possible. We have seen this time and again. When people come together to fight against a common threat or issue, positive change can happen. Ujima also means that we accept the failures of our people at both a national and familial level. If we choose to ignore what we see happening in front of us, we cannot then deny responsibility for the result. As we all know, all it takes for evil to succeed is for good people to do nothing, and this is in essence what Ujima is about. We all share a responsibility collectively and personally for the world that we inhabit. On this Ujima, we want to challenge you to not only see what is going on in your immediate community, but to actively take part in positive change. Whether it be volunteering with a local charity, working with local community groups and offering your skills to help improve the area you live in, or standing up for something you believe needs to change, there are so many ways you can incorporate this principle into your everyday world. Happy Ujima 😁 #nguzosaba #candles #self #singinganddancing #africa #HappyKwanzaa #festival #imani #africanamerican #ujima #Umoja #selfdetermination #kujichagulia #kuumba #umojaday #tradition #ujamaa #nia #culture #responsibility #standup #kwanzaa #love #community #northumbrianmedicalsupplies #medicalsupplies #normedica #medical #communitysupport #support

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