Imani: Faith! Faith is the substance that holds all the principles together. We have faith in the work, the culture, the principles that guide us... and each other.

The Kwanzaa Table returns with Season 2! Pause for a few moments each day with thought-provoking reflections with Dr. Tonya Matthews, poet and 21st century philosopher  griot. Some days sobering or provocative and some days quirky and worth a laugh, but always authentic and worth a few moments during your Kwanzaa season. Habari Gani! Thanks for tuning in.

Kuumba: Creativity - but this principle signifies creativity with a purpose! And this is a time to embrace our creative instincts with the fearlessness of a child.

The Kwanzaa Table returns with Season 2! Pause for a few moments each day with thought-provoking reflections with Dr. Tonya Matthews, poet and 21st century philosopher  griot. Some days sobering or provocative and some days quirky and worth a laugh, but always authentic and worth a few moments during your Kwanzaa season. Habari Gani! Thanks for tuning in.

Nia: Purpose is one of the most powerful principles of Kwanzaa -and of life. Let's unify in common goal to restore our Black culture and history to its original prestige.

The Kwanzaa Table returns with Season 2! Pause for a few moments each day with thought-provoking reflections with Dr. Tonya Matthews, poet and 21st century philosopher  griot. Some days sobering or provocative and some days quirky and worth a laugh, but always authentic and worth a few moments during your Kwanzaa season. Habari Gani! Thanks for tuning in.

Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics. What if we took the philosophy of Ujamaa beyond a day or a season... and into our daily lives. Cooperative Economics requires intentionality.

The Kwanzaa Table returns with Season 2! Pause for a few moments each day with thought-provoking reflections with Dr. Tonya Matthews, poet and 21st century philosopher  griot. Some days sobering or provocative and some days quirky and worth a laugh, but always authentic and worth a few moments during your Kwanzaa season. Habari Gani! Thanks for tuning in.

Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibility means not only taking responsibility for our own work, but taking responsibility for making the work of the Collective possbible.

The Kwanzaa Table returns with Season 2! Pause for a few moments each day with thought-provoking reflections with Dr. Tonya Matthews, poet and 21st century philosopher  griot. Some days sobering or provocative and some days quirky and worth a laugh, but always authentic and worth a few moments during your Kwanzaa season. Habari Gani! Thanks for tuning in.

Kujichagulia: Self-determination requires authentic choice and is put into practice through discernment and discipline.

The Kwanzaa Table returns with Season 2! Pause for a few moments each day with thought-provoking reflections with Dr. Tonya Matthews, poet and 21st century philosopher  griot. Some days sobering or provocative and some days quirky and worth a laugh, but always authentic and worth a few moments during your Kwanzaa season. Habari Gani! Thanks for tuning in.

Umoja: Unity starts at home - and our differences make the difference!

The Kwanzaa Table returns with Season 2! Pause for a few moments each day with thought-provoking reflections with Dr. Tonya Matthews, poet and 21st century philosopher  griot. Some days sobering or provocative and some days quirky and worth a laugh, but always authentic and worth a few moments during your Kwanzaa season. Habari Gani! Thanks for tuning in.

The final day of Kwanzaa this season: The 7th Day! The principle is IMANI, meaning faith, and is possibly the most important principle of all. Join Dr. Tonya Matthews as we close out this Kwanzaa season with a tale of faith in family and friendship.