December 27 The second day of Kwanzaa Kujichagulia
Kujichagulia means being yourself
African American people are to think for themselves. They decide what they will say or do. They do not let other people tell them how to live and what to be. Everyone is ready for the second night. Another person lights the candles. First the black candle is lit again. Then the second candle, a red one is lit. Then the person might say, " I am going to go to college to become a Veterinarian. I know some people will say that I can't do it. But I know I can." All of the family members share their ideas on doing what they think is right for themselves. Once again the family drinks from the cup. They remember the family members who have died. The children love shouting "Harambee" seven times. Most African Americans like to wear African style clothes during Kwanzaa. Men and women wear long, loose shirts. Some wear robes. They may wear caps and head wraps. All of the clothes have bright colors. Long ago African queens wore their hair in cornrows or small braids. Some people call them plaits. Many African American women and girls like to wear their hair this way. | 