Umoja
Kujichagulia
Kujichagulia
(Unity)
Strive for and maintain unity in the community, family, nation, and race.
"How good and pleasant it is when GOD's people live together in unity (Psalms133:1)."
Kujichagulia
Kujichagulia
Kujichagulia
(Self-Determination)
Define and name ourselves, create and speak for ourselves.
"Now the LORD is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the LORD is, there is freedom (Philippians 3:14)."
Ujima
Kujichagulia
Ujima
(Collective Work & Responsibility)
Build and maintain our community together.
"The one who plants and the one waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded (1 Corinthians 3:8)."
Bese Sake
Woforo Dua Pa A
Bese Sake
(Affluence, Abundance & Unity)
"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:3)."
Fawohodie
Woforo Dua Pa A
Bese Sake
(Emancipation, Freedom & Independence)
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free (John 8:32)."
Woforo Dua Pa A
Woforo Dua Pa A
Woforo Dua Pa A
(Support, Encouragement & Cooperation)
". . . for each one should carry their load (Galatians 6:5)."
Ujamaa
Ujamaa
Woforo Dua Pa A
(Cooperative Economics)
Build and maintain our own businesses and profit together.
"Therefore what GOD has joined together, let no one separate (Mark 10:9)."
Nia
Ujamaa
Kuumba
(Purpose)
Building and developing of our community to restore our people to traditional greatness.
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens (Ecclesiastes 3:1)."
Kuumba
Ujamaa
Kuumba
(Creativity)
Leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.
"You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you (Song of Songs 4:7)."
Boa Me Na Mmoa Wo
Boa Me Na Mmoa Wo
Boa Me Na Mmoa Wo
(Cooperation & Interdependence)
"Glorify the LORD with me, let us exalt His name together (Psalms 34:3)."
Nsaa
Boa Me Na Mmoa Wo
Boa Me Na Mmoa Wo
(Authenticity, Excellence & Genuineness)
"And we know that in all things GOD works for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28)."
Ananse Ntontan
Boa Me Na Mmoa Wo
Ananse Ntontan
(Creativity & Wisdom)
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you (James 1:5)."
Imani
Gye Nyame
Ananse Ntontan
(Faith)
Wholeheartedly believe in our people, the righteousness, and victory of our struggle.
". . . for we live by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7)."
Gye Nyame
Gye Nyame
Gye Nyame
(Supremacy of GOD)
"And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy (Colossians 1:18)."
Sankofa
Gye Nyame
Gye Nyame
(Return and Get It)
Learn from our ancestors and the past.
"May the Lord, the God of your ancestors, increase you a thousand times and bless you as he has promised (Deuteronomy 1:11)!"