Implementing the principle of UJAMAA
“The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
- Malcolm X
Children, youth, and adults creatively generate their Africentric businesses and services for the grand community, which are revealed on Entrepreneurs' Day.
Malcolm X emphasized the importance of economic empowerment as a means to achieve true independence and self-sufficiency for the African American community. He believed that financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and collective economic efforts were essential for breaking free from systemic oppression. By advocating for the ownership of businesses and resources, Malcolm X sought to transform the economic landscape for Black individuals, stressing that economic power is a prerequisite for political power. His philosophy highlighted the need for communities to leverage their own talents and resources to create wealth, ultimately fostering long-term stability and dignity.