Are you aware the categorization of race and ethnicity in this country is different from other countries? In the UK it’s Caribbean, African or Other. They use the term Black & Minority Ethnic (MBE). Having slavery declared illegal (but allowing the “lesser” evil of colonialization) set up a different dynamic than the United States. That [...]
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Today we are observing the sixth principle of Kwanzaa: Kuumba – Creativity. The goal is to do as much as we can, in the way we can, to leave the community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. Now this principle is very important in light of the decaying neighborhoods many of us [...] Today is the celebration of Kwanzaa principle five: Nia – Purpose. To goal is to make a collective vocation, building and developing the community in order to restore Black people to their traditional greatness. (That’s a tall order!) On this day a Zawadi (gift) that is meant to be educational, cultural or made by [...] I forgot to include an oldie (circa 1996) but goodie from the UK group St. Etienne, “I Was Born on Christmas Day”, featuring the ethereal vocals of Sarah Cracknell. Today is the 3rd principle of Kwanzaa: Ujima – Collective Work and Responsibility The goal is to build and maintain a community. This is where [...] |
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