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Kwanzaa Day 5 - Nia (Purpose)


Nia means purpose and is the focus of day five. The idea is to embolden each of us to “make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness". 

In celebrating Kwanzaa, African people are able to reflect on the great legacy of their history and culture. Nia calls you to draw awareness to your purpose in light of this rich history.

The African people were the fathers and mothers of humanity, the fathers and mothers of human civilization, and helped shape basic human knowledge. This overarching identity helps you to draw on your cultural purpose and feel a sense of direction.

What does your purpose look like in your life? What does it look like in the realm of your family? How can you take this purpose and impact your community? As you reflect on these questions today, we encourage you to look for organizations that align with your purpose and support them however you are able.
Kwanzaa Day 4 - Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)


Long before Beyonce created her directory of Black-owned businesses, Ujamaa or cooperative economics, urged Black communities to invest in themselves financially on the fourth day of Kwanzaa by operating or supporting Black establishments and creating ways to earn profits together.

Ujamaa teaches us to support one another and to build businesses that benefit the whole community. If you try lifting something heavy on your own, it’s so much harder than if you have other people helping you. When businesses in our community are doing well, our economy thrives. Businesses that are prospering can offer more products and services, expand their hours and offer higher quality goods. Business owners can hire more people and pay their employees more – so their families can grow and prosper – spreading the opportunity to build wealth to more people. The more we work together to lift up our community, the stronger we will be.

Another equally important layer to Ujamaa is the obligation of generosity. If we are to work together and engage in cooperative economics, it is essential that we support and give to our most vulnerable.


HOW WE CAN PRACTICE UJAMAA TODAY (AND EVERYDAY):

Create and maintain financial goals that move you to invest in yourself, your family and your community
Where do you spend your money? Look at your expenses and determine where you can support a Black business.

Exchange money within the community first by:
  • Choosing farmer’s markets and local produce
  • Supporting black artists
  • Shopping with black owned businesses: Find and patronize Black businesses that offer services that you regularly use.

Invest in local businesses by:
The primary symbols of Kwanzaa are the seven candles (Mishumaa Sabaa), the candle holder (Kinara), unity cup (Kikombe cha Umoja), placemat (Mkeka), crops (Mazao), corn (Muhindi), and gifts (Zawadi).
Join us in Denver June 7-9 for GlobalMindED 2023
June 2022 Conference Summary in Photos and Videos
We had an inspiring conference in June after two years of virtual gatherings due to COVID. If you missed that, you can still be a part of the experience through the photos from the 2022 GlobalMindED conference, as well as seeing the completedto program for connections and inspiration.



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