#kwanzaa
As I’m not American, I hear people talking about Kwanzaa but I’m unsure how one would go about wishing someone a good one, and my understanding is that Ramadan is not necessarily something to be “joyful” about, but rather something to be observant of. I’m also not sure what other major festivals fall on this time, so anyone who could tell me would be much appreciated!
Sorry this is late, been sick!
This holiday season we are celebrating by sharing some organizations we are passionate about and our initiatives to promote them for the 12 Days of Giving.
For Day 12 we are shining a light on @pinkcans4cancer:
This collection is dedicated to our dear friend Kristen Martinez 1974-2010. Together BOY MEETS GIRL® founder Stacy Igel & PinkCans4Cancer co-founder William Anthony Dean are coming together to honor Kristen. “We met over a decade ago when Stacy along with Kristen were co-chairing the In Living Pink Gala under the Young Survival Coalition for Breast Cancer. We instantly became friends and had a mutual love for our friend Kristen. A decade later we came together to honor Kristen’s legacy and continue to advocate to help survivors of cancer.
Link in bio to learn more & shop. More to come.
We wanted to wish everyone #HappyHolidays, #MerryXMAS, & #HappyKwanzaa! We are grateful for all of you and hope you have an incredible holiday season.
#BMGxPC4C #BOYMEETSGIRL x #PINKCANS4CANCER #BOYMEETSGIRLUSA
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#BREASTCANCER #BREASTCANCERAWARENESS #BCA #CANCER #FUCKCANCER #CANCERAWARENESS #CANCERSURVIVOR #CANCERRESEARCH #WOMENSHEALTH #WELLNESS #MERRYCHRISTMAS #CHRISTMASEVE #CHRISTMASEVEEVE #HAPPYHOLIDAYS #HOLIDAYS #KWANZAA (at New York City, N.Y.)
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Happy Kwanzaa Beloveds!
We hope this message meets you surrounded by loving people, good music, and delicious food. Although this year has been chaotic, traumatizing, and depressing, we are grateful that you have stayed true to your principles of creativity, mutual aid, spirituality, caregiving, solidarity, and struggle for a revolutionary society.
We hope the spirits of Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self Determination), Ujima (Collective Work), Ujamaa (Solidarity Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith) continue to guide us throughout Kwanzaa and into the new year. Sending you major good juju, major love, major warmth, major joy, major peace, and many more well wishes.
With Love,
Ada and Daudi Adi
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HABRI GANI (What is the news?) .
•Umoja (UNITY)
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Today is this first day of #Kwanzaa I am honored to produce and host a Kwanzaa program today focused on healing at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center entitled, Towards Love: Healing our Community Through Self-Care. This Kwanzaa I am also one of the co-hosts of Kwanzaa Yoga Challenge®️, created by @blackmindsinmeditation . Today we focus our intention on striving for and maintaining unity in the family & community. @maya.breuer is our host for today and she asked us to reflect on What does it look like for you? Today was just that. People coming together to heal, love, and build community. Today’s event would not be possible without collaboration and unity. I’m grateful and excited about creating more wellness spaces for POC to heal and grow. Today is the path to something bigger. I will share more in my instastories tomorrow. .
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Join us for year 4 of the Kwanzaa Yoga Challenge®️from December 26- January 1.
To Join Us:
1. REPOST flyer
2. USE hashtags #kwanzaayogachallenge and #blackmindsinmeditation
3. FOLLOW ALL Hosts and Sponsors
4. POST YOUR photos as page 1 and POST pic of and TAG local black businesses in your city each day as page 2
5. USE hashtags. TAG hosts & sponsors daily on your posts so we can see and support you.
Host•Principle•Posture
1️⃣ @maya.breuer •Umoja• Reflective Practice
2️⃣ @tiyacaniel •Kujichagulia•Warrior III
3️⃣ @divayogi •Ujima• Goddess
4️⃣ @peacefilledmama •Ujamaa• Big Toe
5️⃣ @yesbabyilikeitraw •Nia• Dancer
6️⃣ @cparran_fitmom •Kuumba• Tree
7️⃣ @blackmindsinmeditation •Imani•
Meditation
Sponsors
@waistbeadsbyfatou waistbeads
@blackmindsinmeditation meditation oil kit
@mommasvillagefay herbal tea set
@minxdiva angels book
@tiyacaniel set of crystal earrings
@divinedoulagoddess spiritual tools bundle
@blacklotusrisinglifestyle t-shirt
(at African American Research Library and Cultural Center)
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I meant to share a handful of posts on the blog this week, but instead I chose to nestle into the holidays, spend time with my family, and give myself a rest these last few days of 2018. Sometimes it’s nice to cut yourself some slack, who knew?
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I hope you had/have yourself a lovely holiday season as well (btw, happy start of #kwanzaa)! May your last few days of 2018 be restful. ❤️
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Nguzo Saba: The Seven Days of Kwanzaa
2019 Digital Print Series
Honestly, I don’t know shit about this holiday even though I am African-American but it deserves recognition.
“Nguzo Saba” is a Swahili term for the seven principles that define Kwanzaa and its aspirations for the African-American community. The holiday is not religious and was created in the 1960′s with the intention to promote Pan-Africanism during a tumultuous time of racial tension in America.
Each day from December 26th to first day of the New Year represents a principle. Similar to the menorah on Hanukkah, a “kinara” holds seven candles for each day of the celebration and are lighted.
The principles and their terms are as follows in the order of each portrait:
Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsiblity), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith)
Happy Holidays and I look forward to 2020! Thank you.
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Whoops….forgot to post yesterday
Day 7: IMANI - Faith
Happy Kwanzaa!
#culturalcelebration #fortheculture #culture #kwanzaa #AfricanPride #blackexcellence
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Day 6: KUUMBA - Creativity
#kwanzaa #culturalcelebration #culture #fortheculture #kuumba
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Day 3: UJIMA
Collective work n Responsibility
Happy Kwanzaa!!
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#kwanzaa #happykwanzaa #ujima #culturalcelebration #culture #fortheculture #AfricanPride #blackexcellence (at Chicago, Illinois)
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