Let’s get Smarter in Seconds about Kwanzaa ❤️🖤💚 Co-created in 1966 by Sister Makinya Sibeko-Kouate and Dr. Maulana Karenga during the Civil Rights and Black Power Movement, Kwanzaa is a newer, non-religious, and Pan-Africanist holiday that specifically celebrates and uplifts African Peoples and members of the African Diaspora globally. Because of this the holiday is rarely acknowledged or given the nuance and respect it deserves. Each of the Nguzo Saba or Seven Principles is Kiswahili word with profound meaning: Day 1 is Umoja, or unity, a commitment to working together between and across African communities. Day 2, Kujichagulia, or self-determination, is the right for African peoples to define ourselves outside of the definitions that are forced onto us. Day 3, Ujima, or collective responsibility, is a commitment to solidarity. Day 4 is Ujamaa, or cooperative economics. It’s a commitment to working together in the sharing of resources and wealth. It can also be looked at as supporting Black-owned businesses. Day 5 is Nia, purpose. It’s a commitment to working and living toward a common purpose of liberation. Day 6 is Kuumba, or creativity. A celebration of African culture through art, music, poetry, performance, and more. And the final day is Imani, or faith. Not faith in a particular deity, but faith in the power of the people. Many thank to @feministajones for guiding this episode of Smarter in Seconds and helping to make sure I included an accurate definition of Pan-Africanism. Thanks to @moyoafrika and @wellreadblackgirl for asking me to create a new version of my previous Smarter in Seconds episode! EXTRA CREDIT 📝 When did you first learn about Kwanzaa? Which of the Nguzo Saba (seven principles) resonates most with you?
Make America Christian Again! Or Errr Uhhh Hmmm This is awkward #FoundingFathers #ChurchOverThereStateOverHere #CanYallRead #BroDoYouEvenDoHistory #Constitution
Make America Christian Again! Or Errr Uhhh Hmmm This is awkward #FoundingFathers #ChurchOverThereStateOverHere #CanYallRead #BroDoYouEvenDoHistory #Constitution
Make America Christian Again! Or Errr Uhhh Hmmm This is awkward #FoundingFathers #ChurchOverThereStateOverHere #CanYallRead #BroDoYouEvenDoHistory #Constitution
Make America Christian Again! Or Errr Uhhh Hmmm This is awkward #FoundingFathers #ChurchOverThereStateOverHere #CanYallRead #BroDoYouEvenDoHistory #Constitution
Make America Christian Again! Or Errr Uhhh Hmmm This is awkward #FoundingFathers #ChurchOverThereStateOverHere #CanYallRead #BroDoYouEvenDoHistory #Constitution
This is one hell of a picture. The white woman is standing in between the white man and the Black man. The way they are all positioned with the white man being first and the tallest, and the Black male sellout being third and the smallest is absolutely delicious. If this doesn’t represent American hierarchy, I don’t know what does. Photo via @slate
RANDOM HITS: Year end round up edition!! 2024 has been one of the most intense years in my life. So many high highs and low lows. I am crawling to the finish line grateful but also regularly thinking “What the actual fck??” I can only think that I needed to go through the fire to rise as a phoenix or whatever. Truth is, I’m tired. In 2025, I want a permanent job with health benefits. I want to continue to nurture my relationships with people I love most. I want to write and publish. I want to be back out there giving keynotes and speeches (stop blackballing me for speaking the truth, please!!). I want to grow @sankofasummerschool. I want to grow @blackgirlmissingpodcast. I want to sell my next book. I want to collaborate with other academics. I want to lose 35lbs. I want to send my son off to a college with a great fit. I want to have NO car issues at all. Shit. Most of all, I want to love and be loved abundantly. Period.
RANDOM HITS: Year end round up edition!! 2024 has been one of the most intense years in my life. So many high highs and low lows. I am crawling to the finish line grateful but also regularly thinking “What the actual fck??” I can only think that I needed to go through the fire to rise as a phoenix or whatever. Truth is, I’m tired. In 2025, I want a permanent job with health benefits. I want to continue to nurture my relationships with people I love most. I want to write and publish. I want to be back out there giving keynotes and speeches (stop blackballing me for speaking the truth, please!!). I want to grow @sankofasummerschool. I want to grow @blackgirlmissingpodcast. I want to sell my next book. I want to collaborate with other academics. I want to lose 35lbs. I want to send my son off to a college with a great fit. I want to have NO car issues at all. Shit. Most of all, I want to love and be loved abundantly. Period.
RANDOM HITS: Year end round up edition!! 2024 has been one of the most intense years in my life. So many high highs and low lows. I am crawling to the finish line grateful but also regularly thinking “What the actual fck??” I can only think that I needed to go through the fire to rise as a phoenix or whatever. Truth is, I’m tired. In 2025, I want a permanent job with health benefits. I want to continue to nurture my relationships with people I love most. I want to write and publish. I want to be back out there giving keynotes and speeches (stop blackballing me for speaking the truth, please!!). I want to grow @sankofasummerschool. I want to grow @blackgirlmissingpodcast. I want to sell my next book. I want to collaborate with other academics. I want to lose 35lbs. I want to send my son off to a college with a great fit. I want to have NO car issues at all. Shit. Most of all, I want to love and be loved abundantly. Period.
RANDOM HITS: Year end round up edition!! 2024 has been one of the most intense years in my life. So many high highs and low lows. I am crawling to the finish line grateful but also regularly thinking “What the actual fck??” I can only think that I needed to go through the fire to rise as a phoenix or whatever. Truth is, I’m tired. In 2025, I want a permanent job with health benefits. I want to continue to nurture my relationships with people I love most. I want to write and publish. I want to be back out there giving keynotes and speeches (stop blackballing me for speaking the truth, please!!). I want to grow @sankofasummerschool. I want to grow @blackgirlmissingpodcast. I want to sell my next book. I want to collaborate with other academics. I want to lose 35lbs. I want to send my son off to a college with a great fit. I want to have NO car issues at all. Shit. Most of all, I want to love and be loved abundantly. Period.
The beauty of celebrating Kwanzaa is in how it brings together friends and family, old and young. We had three generations having fun celebrating our cultural heritage. Gen Z was laughing with Boomers. That’s how its supposed to be. My heart is so full and in thankful to everyone who came and celebrated with me (and those who were there in spirit and Spirits)
The beauty of celebrating Kwanzaa is in how it brings together friends and family, old and young. We had three generations having fun celebrating our cultural heritage. Gen Z was laughing with Boomers. That’s how its supposed to be. My heart is so full and in thankful to everyone who came and celebrated with me (and those who were there in spirit and Spirits)
The beauty of celebrating Kwanzaa is in how it brings together friends and family, old and young. We had three generations having fun celebrating our cultural heritage. Gen Z was laughing with Boomers. That’s how its supposed to be. My heart is so full and in thankful to everyone who came and celebrated with me (and those who were there in spirit and Spirits)
The beauty of celebrating Kwanzaa is in how it brings together friends and family, old and young. We had three generations having fun celebrating our cultural heritage. Gen Z was laughing with Boomers. That’s how its supposed to be. My heart is so full and in thankful to everyone who came and celebrated with me (and those who were there in spirit and Spirits)
The beauty of celebrating Kwanzaa is in how it brings together friends and family, old and young. We had three generations having fun celebrating our cultural heritage. Gen Z was laughing with Boomers. That’s how its supposed to be. My heart is so full and in thankful to everyone who came and celebrated with me (and those who were there in spirit and Spirits)
The beauty of celebrating Kwanzaa is in how it brings together friends and family, old and young. We had three generations having fun celebrating our cultural heritage. Gen Z was laughing with Boomers. That’s how its supposed to be. My heart is so full and in thankful to everyone who came and celebrated with me (and those who were there in spirit and Spirits)
The beauty of celebrating Kwanzaa is in how it brings together friends and family, old and young. We had three generations having fun celebrating our cultural heritage. Gen Z was laughing with Boomers. That’s how its supposed to be. My heart is so full and in thankful to everyone who came and celebrated with me (and those who were there in spirit and Spirits)
The beauty of celebrating Kwanzaa is in how it brings together friends and family, old and young. We had three generations having fun celebrating our cultural heritage. Gen Z was laughing with Boomers. That’s how its supposed to be. My heart is so full and in thankful to everyone who came and celebrated with me (and those who were there in spirit and Spirits)
The beauty of celebrating Kwanzaa is in how it brings together friends and family, old and young. We had three generations having fun celebrating our cultural heritage. Gen Z was laughing with Boomers. That’s how its supposed to be. My heart is so full and in thankful to everyone who came and celebrated with me (and those who were there in spirit and Spirits)
Matching PJs!!
Did you miss my #Kwanzaa teach-in? No worries, just head on over to YouTube.com/@FeministaJones and click the “Live” tab to catch the replay. It’s always a good idea to learn from people who actually celebrate Kwanzaa and even better if they happen to be Afrocentric scholars 😌
Join me this Friday for a #Kwanzaa Teach-in. I’ll be covering the history, controversies, and celebrations of this Pan-African holiday. Suggested donation $10 (pay-what-you-can and if that’s $0, then you pay $0) CashApp $FemJones Venmo: @ FemJones PayPal: contact @ feministajones dot com Watch live: https://bit.ly/kwanzaateachin2024 #kwanzaa #Kwanzaa2024 #kwanzaa❤️🖤💚
The @universityofdope game is the most consistent party game at my functions. Its the one game that gets everyone involved and we have an amazing time. Its multigenerational —my dad AND my son were playing along. @avdoeswhat hit a home run with this one!! Celebrating #Kwanzaa with my people and supporting a Black-owned business >>>>>>
