Seven Africentric Principles of Manhood

UMOJA - Unity

Living together peacefully as a family and as a community

KUJICHAGULIA - Self-Determination

Deciding what we want out of life and making goals for ourselves

UJIMA - Collective Work & Responsibility

Working as a community to solve problems and being accountable for our actions

UJAMAA - Cooperative Economics

Owning and operating our own businesses for the benefit of our communities

NIA - Purpose

Being the best that we can be in all aspects of life because we understand our divine order in this world

KUUMBA - Creativity

Making or doing something in our own unique way using our natural gift to leave a legacy

IMANI - Faith

Believing in ourselves, our parents, our teachers and changing for self-benefit