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- Ujima, celebrated on the third day of Kwanzaa, December 28th, is a principle that plays a crucial role in the festival. The term “Ujima” is derived from Swahili and translates to “Collective Work and Responsibility.” This principle emphasizes the importance of community and collective effort.
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It is based on the assumption that what one does to benefit others is at the same time a benefit to him/her. Likewise, "one who injures others in the end injures him/herself" as the Yoruba proverb states.
- Umoja (Unity) To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Song for reflection: Worth His Weight in Gold (Rally Round the Flag), Steel Pulse.
- Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves. Song for reflection: I am the Black Gold of the Sun, Rotary Connection & Minnie Riperton.
- Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) To build and maintain our community together and make our community’s problems our problems and to solve them together.
- Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. Song for reflection: We’re a Winner, Curtis Mayfield.
Dec 28, 2023 · On the third day of Kwanzaa, we celebrate Ujima (pronounced oo-JEE-mah), a principle that emphasizes collective work and responsibility. Ujima is about building and maintaining our community together, acknowledging that our problems are shared and must be addressed collectively. Ujima as a Healing Force
Dec 18, 2020 · Kwanzaa is based around seven key principles or ideas which include: Unity (Umoja) - This is focused on the importance of working towards and maintaining unity among family members, the African...
The third of the seven principles is Ujima, which means To Build and Maintain Our Community Together and Make our Brother’s and Sister’s Problems Our Problems and To Solve Them Together. It is one of my favorite Kwanzaa days because it demands action from us individually and collectively.
Dec 30, 2014 · This article* will focus on the fourth principle of Kwanzaa: Ujamaa or Cooperative Economics, which is mostly achieved by the third principle, Ujima or Collective Work and Responsibility. This embodies the value of using our collective energy to economically benefit our communities.
