In the Spirit of Imani or Faith, the 7th and final principle of Kwanzaa, I am sharing this definition and thoughts about this concept.
I would only add that we started the Kwanzaa season with Umoja or Unity and end it with Imani or Faith. How appropriate because without faith there can be no unity.
Why do I say that? I notice far to many Blacks, especially the so called "conscious ones", are always focused on critical conspiracies or negative analytical thinking on every proactive step an organization or person makes on behalf of Black people. It's ridiculous.
Nothing anybody does is legitimate in their minds and most people who have a difference of opinion to them is a n*gga, coon, or negropian. Almost any move Blacks take socially whether in business, protest, boycotting, or activism for many of these arm chair social activist is met with skepticism. This over-arching skepticism erodes unity.
In order to have unity you have to have faith you can achieve success. Without faith in our collective cause of liberation, empowerment, and equality we will not be able to reach out against all odds to achieve it.
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