The fourth principle of Kwanzaa should not necessarily be a tradition solely on December 29 of every year. Cooperative Economics should be a natural daily practice within one’s culture.
Many people of different Asian cultures for example, do not have to think twice about things such as where their families will purchase their produce or or even where they will acquire their legal
advice. The community shares knowledge with each other and provides the
services needed within. We find this same practice within the Orthodox
Jewish community. Their community daily
has at their fingertips access to quality education and child-care for their
children, the best kosher food for their family, high standards of law practices,
medical services and banking.
Where does this come from? These standards are common practices that are brought here
from many different cultures homeland, and when these immigrants come to the USA for a better
way of life not only are they practicing this here, they are establishing wealth
within their own communities. In
addition, they are turning large profits from communities that do not practice
cooperative economics within their own communities (i.e. African- Americans)
Now there is nothing wrong with spending money in other
communities. This helps the economy grow globally. Where it becomes a problem
is when only pockets of different areas practice this, and only parts of the community
prosper. If this becomes a way of life
for all communities, our basic needs in personal, social, and environmental
responsibilities will flourish.
Standards and quality of services and products will definitely
need to change in many area in the US. Especially in African American society. Our belief in each other
has to redevelop. Moreover, trust within ourselves and in our fellow man need to be
re-established. We need to be willing to teach each other and learn from each
other for these values to develop and grow for our business communities to prosper
economically.
Article by: Trina Slade-Burks
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