For our Kwanzaa activity on Kujichagulia, we talked about the role of naming in the process of self-determination, both in a collective and personal sense. Each member of the jamaa (family) was given the task of reflecting on their names, the meaning of those names, and what they indicate about one’s path. For instance, I reflected on my name…
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My given name by my mother, Edwina, is Nyshourn, given as a gift of my Great Grandfather. Ama Selase is my Ewe given name in which is my lineage that I am slowly learning more…
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