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Month: December 2020

Kwanzaa 2020: Ujamaa

December 29, 2020 ~ Jakebe ~ Leave a comment

Habari gani, fam? Today is one of my absolute favorite days of Kwanzaa, where we celebrate the virtue of Ujamaa, or Cooperative Economics. The creativity, drive, and passion of our community is unparalleled, and it's always exciting to shine a light on the people we can support with our money, word of mouth, and even … Continue reading Kwanzaa 2020: Ujamaa

Kwanzaa 2020: Ujima

December 29, 2020 ~ Jakebe ~ Leave a comment

Habari gani, fam? 2020 has made me keenly aware of my place within my community, and how important my relationships are to me. When George Floyd was murdered by police officers and the collective frustration of millions of Americans bubbled over into street protests, it meant a lot that folks checked in on me because … Continue reading Kwanzaa 2020: Ujima

Kwanzaa 2020: Kujichagulia

December 27, 2020 ~ Jakebe ~ Leave a comment

Habari gani, fam? Today we focus on the principle of kujichagulia, or self-determination. Any people that have struggled to throw off the legacy of slavery and institutional racism fundamentally struggle for the right to determine who they are themselves, instead of accepting the role the dominant culture pushes on them. As Black Americans, we deal … Continue reading Kwanzaa 2020: Kujichagulia

Kwanzaa 2020: Umoja

December 26, 2020 ~ Jakebe ~ Leave a comment

Hot take: achieving unity is an active effort that requires us to see the virtues in others and the flaws in ourselves.

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