Kwanzaa | Day 2

LIBERATION LECTIONARY - CHRISTMASTIDE

Kujichagulia - Self-Determination

“Any time you beg another man to set you free, you will never be free. Freedom is something that you have to do for yourselves.” Malcolm X

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Today’s principle is Kujichagulia, which means Self-Determination. To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.

This principle applies to the ways that we shape the world to be better for our people. How are you practicing the power to create and communicate for yourself, for the sake of freedom with our people. Self Determination means that we have the right and responsibility to exist as a people and make our own unique contribution to the forward flow of human history.

Today’s Scripture:: 2 Timothy 1.7

“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

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Music and Meditation: “Someday We’ll All Be Free” by Donny Hathaway

Artwork: Rosy Petri- Mahalia, 2022