Tag Archives: Imani
Kwanzaa and Gullah/Geechee Culture
Annually, Gullah/Geechee Riddim Radio host an on-air celebration of Kwanzaa. Past episodes have been shared by thousands of people around the world and can be found at http://gullahgeecheenation.com/tag/kwanzaa/ along with details of each of the principles that make up the Nguzo Saba. Some Gullah/Geechees celebrate the harvest celebration of Africa which is “kwanza” as well as the …
Imani-Faith & Freedom in the Gullah/Geechee Nation
The final day of Kwanzaa is “imani” which means “faith.” In the Gullah/Geechee Nation this is not just a principle to end or begin a year with, but it is something to walk by daily. The day of Kwanzaa on which imani is celebrated happens to also be the “Emancipation Day” in the Gullah/Geechee Nation …