The Kwanzaa principle of Kujichagulia focuses on self-identity and self-determination. Learn about the principles of Kwanzaa in this free holiday celebration video from an authority on African-American culture.
Part of the Video Series: Kwanzaa Traditions & Customs
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Second day of Kwanzaa and the second principle of Kwanzaa. Kujichagulia, self-determination. And each time we say a principle and light a principle, all those who are in attendance say it back. So I would say, "kujichagulia." You would say, "kujichagulia." I would say the English definition, "self-determination." And you would say, "self-determination" back to me. The definition of kujichagulia is to define ourselves, speak for ourselves and create for ourselves and name ourselves, instead of being spoken for by others. Read more: Video: Seven Principles of Kwanzaa: Kujichagulia | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/video_2370480_seven-principles-kwanzaa-kujichagulia.html#ixzz1fbp6ZYcS.
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