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Click here to listen to the full interview! With election season 2020 behind us, there’s a lot of talk from winning candidates about o...
Today, the last day of Kwanzaa, the first day of the New Year, we focus on the last of the Nguzo Saba, Imani – faith. Imani encapsulat...
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The principle of Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics – is deeply embodied within African-American communities and communities of Afri...
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As the year comes to a close, I’ve decided to share a little of my family’s tradition. When my children were born, I wanted to b...
Download PDF I have a dear friend who has become a treasured empathy buddy. Once a week, we call each other and share what’s going in our ...
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