African American Heritage

Peace Students Reflect on Collective Responsibility during African American History Month

Burbank, IL – February 20, 2008 – On Feb. 5, Queen of Peace students attended the annual African American Heritage Liturgy at Holy Name Cathedral. This year's theme was Ujima, one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. This principle refers to the need for collective work and responsibility in our society. Atlanta-based Reverend Roy Lee spoke to students about this principle and the various ways to come together to build and maintain our communities. The Reverend asked students to think deeply and compassionately about how to make “our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and find ways to solve them together.” Pictured here from left to right: Aracelis Figueroa, Joy Jones, and Megan Graves attend the annual African American Heritage Liturgy at Holy Name Cathedral. They stand with a banner depicting the seven Kwanzaa Principles, which include Unity, Self-determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity and Faith.

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