Habari Gani, my friends?? What’s the good news?!
Today is the final day of Kwanzaa and my FAVORITE principle, Imani (Faith)!! Through Imani, we “believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.“
As a spiritual person, this principle hits really close to home for me as I am always trying to maintain my faith!! While it may not be easy, faith – especially during difficult and trying times – brings us closer to making our dreams a reality.
When I look back at this week of celebration, I realize none of the other 6 principles would be able to come to fruition without that mustard seed of faith!! Just think about it in order to have cooperative economics, we must have faith in the businesses that we support. To have purpose, we must have faith that we are here for a reason. It is essential that we have faith in ourselves, our leaders, teachers, parents, and in the victory of our struggle. As a free, proud, and productive people, we can do ALL things with just a little bit of faith.
“Faith is put forth as the last principle as unity is put forth as the first principle for a definite reason. It is to indicate that without unity, we cannot begin our most important work, but without faith we cannot sustain it. Unity brings us together and harnesses our strength, but faith in each other and the Good, the Right, the Beautiful inspires and sustains the coming together and the commitment to take the work to its end.“
Allow yourself to let go of any worry and trust in your Black excellence!! Never lose faith in yourself and our community. Be proud of who you are and the community you live in!!
“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” ~Gail Devers
Until next year, while Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26th-January 1st know that you can practice any and all of these principles year around! Remember Kwanzaa is a celebration of culture, community, and family!
Harambe and Happy New Year!!
Black Future Feminist 