NGUZO SABA - SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF BLACKNESS
I. ኡሞጀ/UMOJA (Unity) Our hands are joined together, we work, play and pray together in peace.
II. ኩጂቻጉሊአ/KUJICHAGULIA (Self-determination) Beloved by Jah and blessed with His grace we will work out our own salvation/destiny.
III. ኡጂማ /UJIMA (Collective Work and Responsibility) For the good of all, we share the work, we put our hands together and do not shirk.
IV. ኡጃማ/UJAMAA (Cooperative Economics) Brothers and sisters buy, sell and trade with each other the things we need. This will increase our wealth and help us to succeed.
V. ኒዐ /NIA (Purpose) Make a goal for yourself, start a plan then help all others to understand.
VI. ኩዑምባ/KUUMBA (Creativity) Draw, paint, write, dance and sing of our world, which is filled with beautiful things.
VII. ኢማኒ/IMANI (Faith) I believe in One አምላክ/Amlak/God, my people, myself and honor my elders above all else.
