The Epagomenal Days of Ancient Kemet; The Kwanzaa/Nguzo Saba Days of Here & Now

by Minister Mxolisi Ozo-Sowande / Mxolisi T. Sowell   Thousands of years ago, Kemet was one of the names for the land now known as Egypt. Then and there, our ancestors had developed a yearly solar...

Daily Actions to Foster Unity in Our Community!

by Katrina Martin Kwanzaa Principle #1 – Umoja (Unity) To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.  There are several actions we can take on a daily basis to...

Being/Becoming the GOD Within: Educate or Die!

by Min. Mxolisi Ozo-Sowande Educate or Die! This is an expression of awareness that speaks to the totality of realities that we face in life. It has been with us as a people – African people – from...

Unifying Prayer and Meditation in our Daily Practice

by Min. Alicia Teasley Prayer and meditation go hand in hand. Simply put, prayer is talking to God and meditation is listening to God. Prayer and meditation are conversations and serve as building...

African History Month Questions & Answers

  It’s a misnomer but what African American is known as the Black Edison? What African American Inventor developed the first long lasting light bulb? What African American woman is called the Moses of...

The Importance of Being African-centered

A Counter to White Supremacy Being African-centered in America is a powerful response to white supremacy. It fosters cultural empowerment by celebrating African heritage, combating cultural erasure...

Upholding Ma’at: Applying Ancient Kemetic/Egyptian Principles in the Modern Day

The Ancient Kemetic/Egyptian Principle of Cosmic Balance Ma’at is an Ancient Kemetic concept embodying harmony and balance in both the physical and moral worlds. It represents the ideal state of...