Kwanzaa is a time for families and communities to come together, honor their ancestors, and celebrate African culture. Each day - for seven days - we light a candle and reflect on a different Kwanzaa principle.
Umoja (Unity)
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
Nia (Purpose)
Kuumba (Creativity)
Imani (Faith)
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(Collective Work and Responsibility) through our support of Black girls.
Girls For A Change Board Chair Maureen Jules-Perez
Our Annual Fund sustains all of the amazing programs and experiences we offer at GFAC. It helps us continue our ongoing work Preparing Black girls for the world, and the world for Black girls.
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Peer Advisor Afyea Williams shares how Camp Diva Leadership Academy embodies Umoja.