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Ujamaa, the Fourth Principle of Kwanzaa means 'Cooperative Economics'

Ujamaa, the Fourth Principle of Kwanzaa means 'Cooperative Economics'

Ujamaa: "To build our own businesses, control the economics of our own community and share in all its work and wealth."
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Ujima, the Third Principle of Kwanzaa, means 'Collective Work and Responsibility'

Ujima honors a commitment to active and informed togetherness on matters of common interest
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Kujichagulia, the Second Principle of Kwanzaa, Means 'Self-Determination'

Kujichagulia, the Second Principle of Kwanzaa, Means 'Self-Determination'

'To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.'
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Umoja, the First Principle of Kwanzaa, Means 'Unity'

How can we celebrate unity in Central Brooklyn?
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Brownsville 'Hero of New York' Puts on Virtual Juneteenth Kwanzaa Festival

Athenia Rodney wants to bring the community together at the end of a hard year to support Black businesses
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Richard Wright Way: Author Honored With Street Naming on Bklyn Ave Where He Penned 'Native Son'

Richard Wright Way: Author Honored With Street Naming on Bklyn Ave Where He Penned 'Native Son'

Former Brooklyn resident, Richard Wright, will share naming rights of Carlton Avenue in Fort Greene
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Negro Leagues Reclassified As Major Leagues by MLB as Part of Centennial Celebration

Negro Leagues Reclassified As Major Leagues by MLB as Part of Centennial Celebration

BK Reader takes a look at the career of Brooklyn's very own Jackie Robinson, one of the first Black players in baseball's major league history
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Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, Has Begun

Hanukkah is the Jewish eight-day festival celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods
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Brooklyn’s Holiday Markets are Open for Business!

Brooklyn’s Holiday Markets are Open for Business!

Local small businesses are creatively using open spaces, entertainment, and virtual shops this holiday season.
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Holiday Market Launches at City Point in Time for Small Business Saturday

Holiday Market Launches at City Point in Time for Small Business Saturday

The new Downtown Brooklyn market that supports local minority-run businesses will be held every weekend during the holiday season
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