Our Historical and Cultural Identity

How does this principle relate to African Heritage Month?

“KUJICHAGULIA..reminds us of the fact that African people introduced and developed some of the basic disciplines of human knowledge—astronomy, geometry, literature, math, medicine, ethics, advanced architecture, etc. And it urges us as a people not to surrender our historical and cultural identity to fit into the culture of another. Openness to exchange is a given, but it presupposes that one has kept enough of one's culture to engage in exchange, rather than slavishly follow another's lead.” Dr. Maulana Karenga

We will focus on the importance of using OUR history as the impetus for creating the common consciousness necessary for rebuilding a self-directed African people.

QUESTIONS WE MUST CONSIDER

Who are we?

Are we really who we say we are?

Are we all that we ought to be?