Black Community Of Portland

Habari Gani

Day 7 – Imani (Faith)

Faith looked different this year. Some days it was strong. Some days it was quiet. Imani isn’t blind optimism, it’s choosing to believe in our people, our future, and ourselves even after setbacks. We made it through. That matters.

How will you move in 2026?

Happy Kwanzaa

Habari Gani

Day 5 – Nia (Purpose)

Purpose kept us going this year. Not ease. Not comfort. Nia is remembering why we do this work, even when the outcomes are delayed and the road is unclear. Our purpose is bigger than this moment, and it carries us forward.

Happy Kwanzaa!

Habari Gani

Day 4 – Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)

This year showed us how fragile funding can be, and how powerful mutual support is. Ujamaa calls us to circulate care, resources, and opportunity within our community. When systems fall short, we lean into each other.

Tap in for 2026!

Happy Kwanzaa!

Habari gani

Day 2 – Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)

This year, we named our own reality, sometimes loudly, sometimes quietly. Kujichagulia is about defining ourselves beyond systems that don’t see us or support us fully.

We chose to keep showing up, to keep building, and to speak for ourselves even when it was uncomfortable.