Kwanzaa Day 7: Imani

Today as we begin a new year, we will conclude our observation of Kwanzaa with the appropriate seventh principle: Imani – Faith.  Hey that’s my name! 

The goal is to believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. 

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! IT’S 2009 YA’LL!!!!

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Kwanzaa Day 6: Kuumba

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 [...]

Kwanzaa Day 5: Nia

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 [...]

More Celebrations

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 [...]

More Holiday Music

Denyce Graves – Ave Maria (Caccini) Patti Labelle – The Lord’s Prayer with a nice intro  Jessye Norman – Amazing Grace

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Let today be a time you can share with your family by biology or choice and be warm, safe and loved. Know that millions across the world are collectively sending out good thoughts today. Somebody loves you!!           Bruce Springsteen & E. Street Band           Luther Vandross & Chaka [...]

Letterman Top 10 Least Favorite Holiday Songs

This Letterman episode was funny. The Will Smith interview was hilarious!

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Holiday Hijinks

I love this commercial! I took me some time to track it down though – success comes to those who don’t give up. This straddles the fence between cute and annoying convincingly don’t you think? Happy Turkey Day!

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