Rev. James Woodall

On today, we pray, call for #Harambe, drink libation from the Kikombe cha #Umoja, and light the first candle on the Kinara, the middle black candle that represents unity, to honor the life and health of the diaspora community. #Kwanzaapic.twitter.com/IMR1cHBJWf

This is our story; this is our song. #Kwanzaapic.twitter.com/CRXrOQQgjt

#HabariGani | The second day of Kwanzaa is named #Kujichagulia, or self-determination. This is an opportune time to reflect over the past year, reaffirm our beloved ancestors’ wildest dreams, and commit to co-creating with God as we head into 2020. #Kwanzaapic.twitter.com/0yWIHyOkOp

On today, we light the left most red candle to symbolize our commitment to #Kujichagulia, pray, call for #Harambe, share a passage/poem of power, and drink libation from the Kikombe cha Umoja. #Kwanzaapic.twitter.com/Sg4SXwnmJx

Our power is not found in institutions of sociopolitical government but rather in our collective ability to become the narrators of our lives and share them with the world. Besides, it’s saving grace for us too. #Kwanzaa #Kujichaguliapic.twitter.com/t6NWZdBw8I

#HabariGani | The third day of #Kwanzaa is named #Ujima, Swahili for “collective work/responsibility. This principle of the #NguzoSaba reminds us that our liberation is not tied to individual merit but rather collective will.pic.twitter.com/ZNJ8NPB0Sg

On today, we light the right most green candle, pray, call for #Harambe, discuss the principle #Ujima, plan a community project, and then drink libation from the Kikombe cha Umoja before extinguishing the flame. #Kwanzaapic.twitter.com/sgIOHMDrPx

#HabariGani | The fourth day of #Kwanzaa is named #Ujamaa, or “collective economics. This Nguzo Saba principle highlights the community of shared wealth and reinforces the strengthening of our community to achieve it.pic.twitter.com/PHaEzw2uaI

#Ujamaa | Without communal wealth, the social ills of oppression and inequality as well as deprivation and suffering will continue to exist. Wealth is for all persons - not for selfish ambition or greedy accumulation. #Kwanzaapic.twitter.com/ISchINPrzu

#Ujamaa is also not about “building a #BlackWallStreet .” This is important because we already live in a capitalist society where people work to death and still end up with nothing and struggle to survive. We must focus on building economy where everyone wins. #Kwanzaapic.twitter.com/N7L8wSRy7F

So on today, we light the next red candle as well as the first three, pray, call for #Harambe, discuss the principle, construct a financial cooperative project together and then drink libation from the Kikombe cha Umoja before extinguishing the flames. #Kwanzaapic.twitter.com/Ivb6YgUcXD

#HabariGani  | The fifth day of #Kwanzaa  is named #Nia, which translates to “purpose.” This Nguzo Saba principle shares a collective vision that every member of the diaspora is equally important in that their witness is necessary to the greatness of humanity altogether.pic.twitter.com/O1Ot84NjS0

So on today, we light the next green candle as well as those from the previous four days, pray, call for Harambe, discuss the principle and how you can prioritize community building in 2020 before drinking libation from the Kikombe cha Umoja and extinguishing the flames.pic.twitter.com/YA4WqLEwTY

In the spirit of #Nia and in the words of Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, "I won't rest until black children are taught to love themselves as themselves." #Kwanzaapic.twitter.com/ijhKaJSNLJ

#HabariGani | The fifth day of #Kwanzaa is named #Kuumba, which translates to “purpose.” This Nguzo Saba principle reminds us of the power and divinity of human creativity. It is this power that gives us the potential and ability to change the world for our - for all - people.pic.twitter.com/Picbm9MbQl

Today we light the next red candle for #Kuumba as well as those from the previous five days, pray, call for Harambe, do a creative project (song, painting, etc) before drinking libation from the Kikombe cha Umoja and extinguishing the flames. #Kwanzaapic.twitter.com/eJCYxe8kdn