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      Seven Principles
      The seven days and candles in Kwanzaa represent the seven principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba)
      • 1
        UMOJA
        Unity - Unity of the family, community, nation and race
      • 2
        KUJICHAGULIA
        Self-Determination - Being responsible for your own conduct and behaviour
      • 3
        UJIMA
        Collective work and responsibility - Working to Help each other and in the community
      • 4
        UJAMAA
        Cooperative economics - Working to build shops and businesses
      • 5
        NIA
        Purpose - Remembering and restoring African and African American cultures, customs and history
      • 6
        KUUMBA
        Creativity - Using creating and your imagination to make communities better
      • 7
        IMANI
        Faith - Believing in people, families, leaders, teachers and the righteousness of the African American struggle