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December 30

the Nefer
*This date is the fifth day of Kwanzaa: The day focuses on Nia or purpose.

The fifth principle of the Nguzo Saba is a dedication to the collective vocation of building, developing, and defending our community, its culture and history. This is done to regain our historical initiative and greatness as a people, and add good and beauty in the world. The hieroglyph Nefer-ancient Egyptian (picture) symbolizes beauty and good.

Nia focuses on black people as heirs and custodians of a great legacy, generational responsibility, and joining together for personal and social purpose.

Reference: Kwanzaa
Kawanzaa a celebration of family, community and culture
by Maulana Karenga,
University of Sankore Press, Los Angeles
Copyright 1998, by Malulana Karenga
ISBN 0-943412-21-8

 

    

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