Podcasts about Karamu

Karibu katika Kipindi cha Maswali yahusuyo Imani ukiwa nami Frateri  Franco Abel Ubamba Kutoka Seminari Kuu ya Mtakatifu Augustino Peramiho, Jimbo Kuu Katoliki Songea nikijbu swali la Msikilizaji linalosema Nini maana ya Karamu ya mwisho L'articolo Je, wafahamu maana ya Karamu ya mwisho? proviene da Radio Maria.

Karibu uungane na Happiness Mlewa katika kipindi cha Katekisimu Katoliki Shirikishi, Mwezeshaji na Padre Dominic Mavula C.PP.S, Mkurugenzi wa Matangazo Radio Maria Tanzania, akitufundisha juu ya umisionari. L'articolo Fahamu mwaliko wa Baba Mtakatifu Fransisko “Enendeni na alikeni kila mtu kwenye karamu”. proviene da Radio Maria.

Il duo, la musica, il nuovo pezzo Evolving che è una evoluzione letterale..

I ftuar në ‘Ndryshe' këtë episod ishte pedagogu i kriminalistikës, Ervin Karamuço i cili iu përgjigj disa nga pyetjeve që kanë shumë kuriozitet lidhur me profesionin e tij. Fillimisht, z.Karamuço tregoi se cfarë po ndodh me emigrantët shqiptarë që akuzohen për krime që kryejnë në vendet e Europës ku zgjedhin të jetojnë.

A party in the cemetery? Shana sits down with T. Sias from Karamu House in Cleveland and talks about how the company has grown, dispels rumors about partying in the cemetery being disrespectful. Website: https://www.karamuhouse.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blackgirlirl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackgirlirl/support

 The Whole You: Exploring Action, Voice & Inspiration with Robin RicePlaywright Robin Rice joins me today to talk about current projects, shares early influences on her writing, and the importance of action, structure, and "doing" in the creative process. Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorseHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director and coach. She is all about supporting people's creative expression and sharing stories with the world.  You can reach her at hello@storyandhorse.com.Guest Bio: ROBIN RICE is the author of almost 100 plays (22 full-length) with productions from New York to Mongolia, South Africa to London, South Korea to Australia. Recent productions include: ALICE IN BLACK AND WHITE and PLAY NICE! on Off-Broadway. Publishers include Samuel French, Original Works, Smith & Kraus, Blue Moon and Next Stage Press. Residencies, honors, producers include Finborough (London), Phoenix, Theatricum Botanicum, O'Neill (finalist), StageWrite, Shiner, Karamu, Perishable, Kernodle, Goshen, Drury, Smith, Reverie, Chambers, Mazumdar. Member: Dramatists Guild, League of Professional Theatre Women, International Centre for Women Playwrights, The Playwrights Circle, Women in the Arts and Media Coalition, Manhattan Oracles, 29th Street Collective, Honor Roll!. www.RobinRicePlaywright.com  Robin's designs are available on fabric and wallpaper from Spoonflower.com. Books Mentioned in this Episode:The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-ExuperyThe Thurber Carnival by James ThurberThe Earth for Sam by W. Maxwell ReedThe Playwrights Guidebook by Stuart SpencerConnect with RobinWebsite: https://robinriceplaywright.com/Email: robinricenyc@gmail.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RobinRiceLichtig/ and  https://www.facebook.com/RobinRicePlaywrightNew Play Exchange (NPX): https://newplayexchange.org/users/707/robin-riceSpoonflower: https://www.spoonflower.com/en/shop?on=&availability=ForSale&sort=bestSelling&q=Robin+Rice&commit=SearchSome of Robin's Published PlaysWhen Silence is Not Golden: three activist one-acts - Next Stage Press Alice in Black and White:  Original Works PublishingHoney's Smile:  YouthPLAYSHumans Remain:  Blue Moon Plays Play Nice!: Original Works Publishing Adapt or Die: In "Weirdest Plays of 2020." At Amazon Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

Hey guys! ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE COUCH?! I'm talking tonight about Kwanzaa - providing a basic understanding, some history and I give the seven principles. Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu. Today is the first day, Umoja (Unity): To strive for and to maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. And tonight to highlight the act of UNITY, I have a special guest on my couch, Mrs. Dionne Polite, an African American ovarian cancer survivor. Join us to hear her personal experience with ovarian cancer that actually began with her mother's journey, Dr. Abrams, who was diagnosed with the same type of cancer at the age of 84. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brainlove/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brainlove/support

Wikipedia: “Kwanzaa (/ˈkwɑːn.zə/) is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day.[1] It was created by Black studies professor and activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of Africa, including West and Southeast Africa. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966.” Umoja means unity in Swahili."To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race."

Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach, created Kwanzaa in 1966. After the Watts riots in Los Angeles, Dr. Karenga searched for ways to bring African Americans together as a community. He founded US, a cultural organization, and started to research African “first fruit” (harvest) celebrations. Karenga combined aspects of several different harvest celebrations, such as those of the Ashanti and those of the Zulu, to form the basis of the week-long holiday. Kwanzaa 2021 will take place Sunday, December 26, 2021 through Saturday, January 1, 2022. Kwanzaa History The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili. Each family celebrates Kwanzaa in its own way, but celebrations often include songs and dances, African drums, storytelling, poetry reading, and a large traditional meal. On each of the seven nights, the family gathers and a child lights one of the candles on the Kinara (candleholder), then one of the seven principles is discussed. The principles, called the Nguzo Saba (seven principles in Swahili) are values of African culture which contribute to building and reinforcing community among African-Americans. Kwanzaa also has seven basic symbols which represent values and concepts reflective of African culture. An African feast, called a Karamu, is held on December 31. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tipsandtricksforlife/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tipsandtricksforlife/support

In this episode, Lucas and Peter are joined by Obies recently involved in a production of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom at Karamu House: Justin Emeka as director and actor, Jaris Owens, Ro Miller, and Cyril Amanfo as actors. The four discuss their experiences with the show and the characters they played, as well as, in the case of Miller and Amanfo, working on their first professional production while also being students.

In this episode, Lucas and Peter are joined by Obies recently involved in a production of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom at Karamu House: Justin Emeka as director and actor, Jaris Owens, Ro Miller, and Cyril Amanfo as actors. The four discuss their experiences with the show and the characters they played, as well as, in the case of Miller and Amanfo, working on their first professional production while also being students.

Osei Chandler has served as host and volunteer producer of the reggae music program, Roots Musik Karamu, on South Carolina Public Radio, since 1979. This interview was recorded in April 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patricia-bligen-jones/message

Jane meets determined volunteers and experts leading the fight against an invasive weed on the Mornington Peninsula.

Barış Karamuço ile Kosova'da kurdukları bienal ve daimi eğitim ve üretim merkeziyle ilgili konuşuyoruz.

A plant from New Zealand could soon become a major weed in Tasmania's waterways if left uncontrolled

In 1915, a pair of Oberlin College graduates opened a settlement house in an area of Cleveland called "The Roaring Third," located at the corner of East 38th Street and Central Avenue. The institution set out to establish a common ground where people of different races, religions, and social and economic backgrounds could come together to seek and share common ventures. It became a magnet for African-American artists, including Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. In 1941, building on the strength of Black influence in its development, the organization is renamed Karamu House. Karamu is Swahili for "a place of joyful gathering."rnrnIn 2015, shortly after celebrating its 100 year anniversary, Karamu House was faced with well-publicized stories of defeat--a revoked tax-exempt status, a massive staff layoff, declining budgets, and theatre attendance numbers--in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Cleveland with its own concerns for economic development. However, with the support of the Cleveland community and notable funders--and under the leadership of newly appointed President and CEO Tony F. Sias--Karamu House is experiencing its own renaissance. American Theatre magazine described the transformation as "...one of the most overlooked success stories in (American theatre): how a century-old theatre of color, once in a state of crisis, has been revitalized and rejuvenated."rnrnDuring the pandemic, Karamu House pivoted to present virtual productions. One of the most notable was Freedom on Juneteenth, an original theatrical production and artistic response to the recent murders of Black Americans through music, dance and spoken word. Within the first 24 hours, more than 50,000 people watched the production.rnrnJoin us as Karamu House President and CEO Tony F. Sias discusses Karamu House's next chapter--including plans for a new outdoor stage--and its ongoing commitment to bringing to light the critical issues that plague Black America.

Iluminados, chegamos ao final dos contos presentes em: O Panteão dos Pesadelos, foi uma satisfação contar estas histórias e apresentar minhas entidades zodiacais. Espero que vocês tenham realmente gostado, e que tenham, pelo menos, ficado um pouco perturbados. Tive a satisfação de ter a presença mais do que especial do Salomão Silva no conto Karamu. Neste episódio: CONTO 11 - ORÁCULO / AQUÁRIO CONTO 12 - KARAMU / PEIXES (PARTICIPAÇÃO: SALOMÃO SILVA) CONTO 13 - A DENTISTA / SERPENTÁRIO OU OFIÚCO INDICAÇÃO DA PODOSFERA: CONTOS DO LIMIAR: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kCAv6Ao27oqXczzjaFYkc?si=gtqujChTSPydUjc4hi5VHg O ESCRIVÃO: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gmDlZXBKJydGwuNveJ17j?si=kXeVjXyJRByZiO9O-VcohQ Mandem relatos para: sigaaluzpodcast@gmail.com

Donate here👉 www.technols.com/donate 01- Moodymann – I can’t kick this feeling when it hits 02 – Golfos – Feeling Good (JBL Mix) 03 – Matt Sassari – Party, Karamu & Fiesta (Unreleased) 04 – Luuk Van Dijk – Da Revolution 05 – Amine Edge & DANCE – Club Lit (Matt Sassari Remix) 06 – Blackchild (ITA) – Sexy […]

Happy Kwanzaa! We have Dzauya as our resident Kawanzaa expert and we couldn't be happier! She is a rockstar mom and employee and she was born in Zimbabwe. I learned a lot from her on all fronts! I can not wait to institute some of what I learned in 2021! For those of you who don't know, Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually held on the 6th day. It was created by Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of Africa, including West and Southeast Africa. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966. Don't forget to sign the petition for Blended Kidz Day!

In this episode BrZhane and RevChris talk about Kohupatiki, a beautiful place with an amazing whakapapa of faith. We profile the great rangatira of the faith Heni Te Kiri Karamu, and we finish today's episode with a quick chat about moving the church online! But where's RevMike? We may never know...

Rob and Tom discuss the General Election results, the upsets, and where we are going next in this Election roundup. Tune in for a special of audience questions next week!TOPICS- [0:00] Intro: GE2019 Result- [7:59] The Results In Depth- [34:38] Traditional Media- [38:56] Proportional Representation- [44:47] OutroSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- BBC: Results of the 2019 General Election- UK Constituency Map- UK Constituency Cartogram- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Craig- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Modification of UK House of Commons in 2019 by Karamu-kun under CC By SA 4.0

We are doing it a little different today.

Founded in 1915 Karamu House has been a pillar in the African American community both locally and nationally. Shana and Asia sat down with COO of Karamu House to talk about the history, future and impact Karamu has had on the arts community --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blackgirlirl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackgirlirl/support

Could you make it in Cleveland without a car? In this episode Shana speaks with long time mass transit user and Karamu actor Devon Settles Jr. What was meant to be a discussion on the ups, downs and pain points of depending on RTA because a conversation became an upbeat and positive look at our transit system, customer service and the RTA drivers and what's good in Cleveland. Black Girl in the CLE online --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blackgirlirl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackgirlirl/support

Author : Joe Weintraub Narrator : Halloween Bloodfrost Host : Alasdair Stuart Audio Producer : Marty Perrett Discuss on Forums “A Visit to the Catacombs of Via Altamonvecchi” was originally published in Karamu (vol. xx, no. 2, Spring 2007), a literary review out of Eastern Illinois University. In addition, I have featured a shortened version […]

We're recording at Karamu y'all! (and get kicked out, lol) Nina's show closed. Juuuuuuiiiiiiccccceeee. Nina's writing a book. Kenya is full. Somebody went to the hospital, and it wasn't what they thought. What saves you? How do you come back to YOU after doing something fabulous? Nathan comes to visit. We read from the mailbag.   Undigested good turns to s#@t. ~Mama Gena http://www.mamagenas.com/fave-frames-2014/   Nina's Ya Mama campaign: https://igg.me/at/YaMamaHollywoodFringe/x/189318   Kenya's campaign to Send Sage to DTH: https://www.gofundme.com/sages-summer-intensive-at-dth/donate   We want to hear from you! Connect with us.  Follow us on Twitter: @HarmonizePod Instagram: HarmonizePod Facebook: HarmonizeWithNina&Kenya Email us: Harmonizenk@gmail.com

Kwanzaa Day Two: Kujichagulia   Heri za kwanzaa!   Welcome back to robinlofton.com where we are working our way through the 7 days of Kwanzaa. Actually, I will say that we are celebrating our way through the 7 days of Kwanzaa because Kwanzaa is indeed a celebration of seven principles of African culture.  Yesterday, we studied and celebrated the foundation of the Kwanzaa celebration, which is Unity (or Umoja).  I hope that you had a good celebration. I would love to hear how you celebrated this important and foundational first day so please let me know at robinlofton.com.   But let me begin with the greeting in the Swahili language of Habari gani!   Do you know your response? No problem, we’re just learning it. Your response on this second day of Kwanzaa is Kujichagulia! The response will change for each day of Kwanzaa.   Today, we move on to the second day of Kwanzaa. Today, we study and celebrate Self-Determination or Kujichagulia (remember that’s the word in Swahili). It encourages us to define ourselves, name ourselves, create ourselves, and speak for ourselves.   Wow, that’s a big responsibility. It’s true. And it can feel a bit daunting or scary but it is essential for us as individuals and for us as a people to have control in and over our lives and over our future. Dr. Karenga selected this principle following the events and problems that occurred during colonialism in Africa (and I would also think of slavery in America) when the African peoples were deprived of even the most basic decision-making powers and resources. While the period of colonialism is passed, its effects linger over the people and continent. (I add again that it’s just like the period of slavery.) So, self-determination or Kujichagulia is critical to the survival of the African people—and actually for any people.    I am going to start something a bit different in this podcast. I’m going to tell a story about self-determination.  Story-telling is a big part of African culture and it allows us to teach a principle or lesson while utilizing local customs and situations. And everyone loves a good story. Metaphors are also used which really emphasize the message.  I particularly like this story for its strong message and use of metaphors. First, I want to give credit for this great story to Folktales.net, which has many great stories and fables for all ages and cultures.  After the story, we will come back to discuss ways to celebrate Kujichagulia on the second day of Kwanzaa. And I would like to know what you think of (or learned from) the story at robinlofton.com. It’s a great story for kids, too.   Let’s begin:   I think that this story describes self-determination so perfectly—and it also describes equality, independence and the ability to appreciate and work for self-determination.  Which animal are you? The tiger? The hare or tortoise.   This is the perfect day to examine your beliefs about self-determination. To decide how hard you work for your independence. And how to work together for the common good of self-determination and independence.     Let’s return to second day of the Kwanzaa celebration: Kujichagulia.   What to do? Gifts, candles, colors   Light the second candle:   On the first day of Kwanzaa, you will light the red candle. The candle (or Kinari) represents and is symbolic of the people.  On the second day of Kwanzaa the family lights the red candle. This candle is symbolic of struggle--continuous effort and work. The placement and order of the Kwanzaa candles teach and reinforce valuable lessons for the family. The lesson here is that we light the red candle to reinforce the value and priority we place on struggle as the method for creating progress.   How to celebrate kujichagulia:   There are so many different ways that people, families, societies can celebrate self-determination!  Everyone has a different path and that path towards independence and should be recognized and celebrated. The path is not always straight—most of the time it is not easy or straight—and obstacles will appear that can make the road more difficult. As long as it continues to lead towards growth and independence, then the path is right for you. Get creative here and find ways to acknowledge your struggle and journey. Remember to have fun; it does not have to be heavy or serious. Celebrating kujichagulia is an honor and privilege. Make it joyful.   Self-Determination Day focuses on activities that reinforce the principle Self-Determination. Here are a few activities that celebrate kujichagulia: ▪    Make the day special with a focus on African American culture and history •  Discuss a major event, milestone, artist or musician, movie, in black history •  Read African/American proverbs, folktales, poems—like we just did today! •  Remember a period of struggle in your life and how you worked through the difficult time. •  Celebrate the growth and overcoming of obstacles that others have achieved. •  Celebrate your own achievements. •  Set a goal for yourself and make a plan on how to achieve it. •  Read a biography about someone that you admire. You will see that everyone has a mountain to climb. ▪    Remember the African Feast (called the Karamu). One of my favorite parts! Make a special meal or just one special dish for the family. Make your favorite dish to celebrate your growth and independence. Or just wait and have the big feast on the 6th day of Kwanzaa (which is also new year’s eve.)   These are just a few activities to celebrate on the second day of Kwanzaa.  We must remember that our right to self-determination should never be taken for granted; we must always cherish it.    In the next podcast, we will have another story for the Kwanzaa celebration.  The story will teach a lesson about collective work and responsibility or Ujima. This is a concept that invokes humility following the previous day of recognizing our growth and greatness from our struggles.  Ujima is the focus for December 28.  Keep listening; it will be great.   Again, I want to thank you for listening to this podcast on the Kwanzaa celebration. And I want to thank folktales.net for providing these interesting and thought-provoking stories. Story-telling is a great way to teach a lesson. That’s why we are going to continue with more Kwanzaa stories in the next few podcasts. Enjoy them on your own or with your family and friends. And you can learn even more about Kwanzaa about kwanzaaguide.com.   Remember that for everyone who listens to this podcast, I will donate $1 to the Association for *Study of African American Life & History.  I hope that you will support them too.     Finally, please leave your comments, questions, and ideas at robinlofton.com. I enjoy making these podcasts but I also enjoy hearing from my listeners. It’s a great and active community of people who are interested in learning history and learning from history.  Hope to see you there soon!   See you next time for Day Three of the Kwanzaa celebration.   Heri za Kwanzaa!                

Kwanzaa Day One: Unity     Heri za Kwanzaa! (Happy Kwanzaa in Swahili)   Habari Gani! (a Swahili greeting that we use during the 7-days of Kwanzaa)   Welcome back to robinlofton.com! Today, we begin to learn about the celebration of Kwanzaa. As we learned in the last podcast, which was a basic introduction, Kwanzaa is a 7-day celebration of the “first fruits of harvest.” It is a holiday that was created in 1966 by Dr. Ron Karenga to encourage African Americans and Blacks around the world to reconnect with their African roots, traditions, and customs.  In fact, each day of Kwanzaa, which officially begins on December 26, focuses on a particular principle, and has customs and rituals associated with it.   So, why did I say Habari Gani?  Because it is the pan-Africanist greeting (in Swahili) used during the Kwanzaa celebration.  The response is the Swahili word that represents the principle for the day, which for today is Umoja. So, I say again: Habari Gani:   Let’s begin at the beginning: Kwanzaa Day One:   The Principle of Unity   On the first day of Kwanzaa, we focus on Unity or Umoja. (Remember in the introduction to Kwanzaa podcast, I used the English names for each principle but I said that, in these podcasts I would also use the Swahili names.)  So, that was the Swahili word that I used for Unity. Umoja.         Umoja is the first and foundational principle of Kwanzaa. It is the most basic principal of the celebration, tradition and custom. But just because it is the most basic that does not mean that it is simple or easy. It is the foundation upon which the other six principles are built.  If umoja is not understood and followed, then all the other principles and practices will suffer.  In other words, if there is no unity, then the other principles of self-determination, collective work and responsibility, faith and so on can not be realized.   What is meant by umoja (or unity)?    This is a good question and one whose concept should not be assumed or underrated.   Unity (or umoja) is both the principle AND the practice of togetherness and harmony.  Both parts are necessary: (1) togetherness and (2) harmony.  One without the other is not umoja. In fact, we could even call umoja: harmonious togetherness.  You might have noticed that I said umoja is both principle and practice.  That’s a great observation and a very very important one. Understanding the principle of umoja (unity) is essential but it is not the end of the story. One must also take steps to practice umoja—to practice harmonious togetherness.   You know, I see so many people—especially around the holidays—feeling dread, frustration, or even fear about meeting with their families. Or feeling anxiety while waiting   for their families to arrive to spend the holidays with them. And then families get together but argue, bicker, clash, and criticize over big and small issues and events past and current. That is not Umoja. Yes, they are together. But they are together in an inharmonious environment. Sadly, many people believe that this is the natural way for families to interact even around the holidays. But Kwanzaa takes a different approach: Umoja underlies all the meetings, interactions, and customs. Harmony is essential and accepted. Harmony is the natural way.   The principle of umoja has family as the focal point but it is more. First, let me emphasize that the family is not just the nuclear family but is actually includes the extended family—cousins, aunts, uncles, and different generations like grandparents and great grandparents.  Umoja also includes—and this is really interesting—the ancestors. Those who have come and gone (or lived and died) before us, but were and still are a part of our family, a part of our history.  This is a concept that is very entrenched in African culture but has been largely forgotten in many western cultures.  But our ancestors have played an important role in who were and who we are. The practice of Umoja encourages us to include, remember, and honor them.   Beyond the extended family, Umoja also applies in an even larger sense to society.  It encourages building together, struggling together, acting together, maintaining together—all for mutual benefit.  Unity connects villages, towns, countries, and can even extend to the entire human family. It is an awareness of similarity (and sameness) that gives an identity as a people.   So, I think that you get the concept of Umoja: Togetherness and Harmony.  But “getting it” is only the first step. Remember practice is essential.   Speaking of practice, let’s get back to the practice of Umoja in the celebration of Kwanzaa:   What to do? Gifts, candles, colors   Remember, I mentioned a communal cup in the first podcast on Kwanzaa. Now is your time to bring it out if you haven’t already done so.   The Unity or Umoja cup is called the Kikombe Cha Cup. It represents gravity that pulls and holds everyone together in joy and harmony.  Place the Kikombe Cha Cup where it is central to the family and the family’s activities.   Light the first candle:   On the first day of Kwanzaa, you will light the black candle. The candle (or Kinari) represents and is symbolic of the people.  The lesson is that we light the black candle first to reinforce the value of making our family a priority. Notice that it is in the center of the candelabra.  An African proverb says, “The ruin of a nation begins in the home,” The Unity principle encourages family members and neighbors to respect and care for each other. The candle lighting activity presents one of the best moments for family members to assess their practice around “unity” and make a specific commitment to practice “unity” during the next year.   How to celebrate Umoja:   There are so many different ways that people, families, societies can celebrate Umoja!  You can get creative here and find ways to acknowledge the living family members and remember the members who are no longer with us.   •  Pour a drink for your family members who are present and who are no longer living •  Set a place at the table for the ancestors or other family members that are not present for whatever reason (for example: living far away, celebrating with another family, etc.) •  Tell stories about your family--remember your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, significant others •  Look through pictures of family members and remember past times together (happy times and difficult times) •  Couples can talk about your history together and the things which you have done together with brings you joy, events that have brought you closer, struggles that you have overcome together or anything that comes to mind for you as a couple. •  Sing Along-play music and sing together •  Celebrate Celebrate, Celebrate: family, achievements, the common good, •  Remember the African Feast (called the Karamu). One of my favorite parts! Make a special meal or just one special dish for the family. This is my day to make sweet potatoes! Or just wait and have the big feast on the 6th day of Kwanzaa (which is also new year’s eve.) •  Pass the unity cup (the Kikombe Cha) around the table and drink from it. Say something positive, admirable or encouraging about a living or past family member or even yourself. Remember to place the cup back in its place for all the family members to remember its role and importance in holding the family together. •  Remember that many of these activities can be done for classes, organizations, or any larger group. Umoja extends beyond the family!   Practice Umoja every day. Kwanzaa is only a 7-day celebration but it is meant to remind us of important principles and practices in and for our daily lives. So, this brings us to the end of the first day of Kwanzaa. You see, it is really a celebration, a festival of joy. This first day is the most important day because it is the foundation for the following days. In fact, if you can only practice one day of Kwanzaa, then make it the Umoja day. And keep practicing it every day.   In the next podcast, we will study Day Two of the Kwanzaa celebration.  It is self-determination or Kujichagulia. Yes, that’s a big word and it is a big concept.  That is the focus for December 27.   Again, I want to thank you for listening to this podcast on Umoja (or Unity) on the first day of Kwanzaa.  Perhaps this concept is new to you, perhaps some of the practices, or maybe just some of the words, but unity is important. And not just for Black people or other peoples of African descent, but for the entire human family. We all share this planet, its resources, and its fate. Togetherness and harmony—umoja--are essential.   Remember that for everyone who listens to this podcast, I will donate $1 to the Association for Study of African American Life & History. This excellent organization helps to keep African culture and history alive, respected, and shared around the world. It is a great representative for the Kwanzaa celebration.  And I want to thank the Kwanzaaguide.com website for its contribution to this podcast. You can visit that website for more ideas and discussion about Kwanzaa.   Finally, please leave your comments, questions, and ideas at robinlofton.com. I enjoy making these podcasts but I also enjoy hearing from my listeners. It’s a great and active community of people who are interested in learning history and learning from history. Umoja is right here too.  Hope to see you there soon at robinlofton.com.   See you next time for Day Two of the Kwanzaa celebration.   Heri za Kwanzaa!    

OUR COMMON GROUND Presents Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration held in the United States honoring universal African-American heritage and culture, observed from December 26 to January 1 each year. It features activities of celebration, feast and gift giving. Families and communities come together in imagination, meditation and mindfulness to weigh the greatness of the past and the possibilities of the future for Black people throughout the Diaspora. The first Kwanzaa was celebrated in 1966 - 1967.

Karamu ya Bwana - The Lord's Supper must be done in the right way.

Karamu ya Bwana - The Lord's Supper must be done in the right way.

Karamu ya Bwana - The Lord's Supper must be done in the right way.

Karamu ya Bwana - The Lord's Supper must be done in the right way.

Karamu ya Bwana - The Lord's Supper must be done in the right way.

Karamu ya Bwana - The Lord's Supper must be done in the right way.

Karamu ya Bwana - The Lord's Supper must be done in the right way.

Karamu ya Bwana - The Lord's Supper must be done in the right way.

Karamu ya Bwana - The Lord's Supper must be done in the right way.

Karamu ya Bwana - The Lord's Supper must be done in the right way.