Umoja Karamu -PII

"Umoja Karamu,

meaning 'unity feast' in Swahili, is an African American celebration begun in 1971 by Dr. Edward Sims, Jr. Celebrated in a manner similar to Thanksgiving, Umoja Karamu is held on the fourth Sunday in November. Its purpose is to instill solidarity, black values, and appreciation of black heritage into black families. Prayers, libations to honor ancestors, historical readings, and feasts mark observances. The celebration is based on five periods of African American life, each represented by a color. Prior to Slavery - the color black, represents black families before slavery In Slavery - the color white, symbolizes the scattering blacks families during slavery Upon Emancipation - the color red, marks blacks' liberation from slavery Struggle for Liberation - the color green, significances the struggle for civil rights and equality Looking to the Future - the color gold, points celebrants to hope for the future Umoja Karamu is said to be growing in popularity"

Kwanzaa -

Kwanzaa -

"Maulana Karenga of the

US Organization

created Kwanzaa in 1966 as the first specifically African American

holiday.[2] Karenga said his goal

was to 'give Blacks an alternative

to the existing holiday and

give Blacks an

opportunity to celebrate themselves

and history, rather than simply imitate the

practice of the dominant society.'

[3] The name Kwanzaa derives from

the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning

first fruits of the harvest

.[4] The choice of Swahili, an East African language, reflects its status as a symbol

of Pan-Africanism, especially in

the 1960s. Kwanzaa is a celebration

that has its roots in the black nationalist

movement of the 1960s, and was established

as a means to help African Americans

reconnect with their African cultural

and historical heritage

by uniting in meditation

and study of African traditions and

Nguzu Saba, the 'seven principles

of blackness'

which Karenga said 'is a communitarian African philosophy'.

During the early years of

Kwanzaa, Karenga

said that it was meant to be an

alternative to Christmas,

that Jesus was psychotic, and that Christianity was a white religion that

black people should shun.

[5] However, as Kwanzaa

gained mainstream adherents,

Karenga altered his position so that

practicing Christians would

not be alienated, then stating

in the 1997 Kwanzaa:

A Celebration of Family, Community,

and Culture,

Kwanzaa was not created

to give people an alternative to their own religion or religious holiday.

'[6] Many Christian African

Americans who celebrate

Kwanzaa do so in addition to observing

Christmas.[7] In 2009, Maya Angelou

narrated the award-winning

documentary The Black Candle,

the first filmabout Kwanzaa. Principles

and symbols"

Quiz/Life Stress Test - OrganizedWisdom Health

Quiz/Life Stress Test - OrganizedWisdom Health:

"QuizLife Stress TestYour ResultsYou're highly likely to develop a stress-triggered illness due to everything that's going on in your life. However, your coping skills and the efforts you make to reduce stress can minimize this risk. Talk to a mental health professional if you need treatment. Support groups and convenient online forums can be beneficial, too. Common stress-related illnesses to watch out for include: Back pain Common cold Ulcers Asthma Allergies Migraine Insomnia Chronic fatigue syndrome Anxiety Arthritis Diabetes Autoimmune diseases Depression Hypertension Obesity Heart disease Heart attack"

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"Merry★* 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • •。★Christmas★ 。* 。 ° 。 ° ˛˚ _Π_____*。*˚

˛ •˛•˚ */______/~＼。˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ •˛• ˚ 田田 ｜門｜ ˚ To my Friends and Family, From my house to yours ♥

We Wish You a Merry♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Christmas♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪"

Joy..I bring

you holiday Cheer..

When all else wears a frown

and tears gives way of

feeling down..

where the memories

linger in sound ..words spoken

MOM..I miss you ..

God knows Our days are

shedding..I wither in silence

But Rudolph is wearing a

smile..Santa still makes me feel

it is a Lifetime of happiness

where ur spirit never

left this Home

So..I say in the name of JESUS..

ALI..JEHOVAH RAH..

GOD the father Almighty..

our LOSS is Gain through

understanding

The days Of living 2 worship

THE BIRTH of

the NATIVITY..Baby Jesus

was Born..the gift of Mary & Abraham..

where the three wise men..sheep

camels..all congregate..in his glory..

blessed in the name Jesus..

Peace and Good will

towards men...amen

Newark.. GOTTA GET A WITNESS....Is that you....majority Rules..

Facebook:

My answer to SISTA... NIYQQUAL AMORE" Words 2 LIVE By...w/ a CROSS

no one Bares 2 BECOME..

GHETTO

what Accentuates MEANING

while Being BLACK..

H A P P Y M E R R Y K W A N Z A A....DEC26..

Create..

Sheila T Jordan..

Stay emerged

from..

I fights outta

bondage..where

the light shines through hard rocks and

criminal existence.neva saves a

village...if...u stay among majority..

where blacks commit the cause to b..a city that never saves itself..showing no way

outta the Ghetto chasing rainbows.. where artillary calls the shots..to aim at the wrong people.. ur own..gotta get a witness for the proscecutors,chain effects taking u down,making us feel..it's our own ass to cleanup..what forms it's armies.. ur battles dealing w/ Mayor Booker that lives one block ..

neighborhood politcally n correct..not Good, affiliates,community

action boards..the structure it takes to make all thangs matter..

be the cause ..b ur own..Be what matters, 2 u.as..Results..

that's the only biblical aspects inscribes..God Inside you amen...

Vote..resolutions Conquers understanding..the revolution wiil not b televised ..

what stays behind..what become disadvantage neglect..gotta b the cause in effect.. no secrets..open ur mind..speakout..I shall not be moved..where bondage.

.ties you..B dis-advantaged..Unanimous..BLACK..rise above..

claim ur victory..win the W A R..in majority..THE rules

of winning..

Pass

JUDGEMENTS"

R.I.P.Brotha.."NORM"..

NiyQQual brother..

DEA History Book, 1975 - 1980

LUCUS IN 1970's

FRANK LUCUS:

H A R L E M"s

King lord of drug Empire

NOW..In the present..

DEA History Book, 1975 - 1980:

"DEA By 1979, 26 million Americans were considered regular drug users. DEA Special Agents 1975.....2,135 1980.....1,941 DEA Budget 1975.....$140.9 million 1980.....$206.6 million During this period, drug use in America escalated, and by 1979, 26 million Americans were considered regular drug users. Government policies urged law enforcement organizations to de-emphasize marijuana and cocaine investigations in favor of increased heroin enforcement activities. Because marijuana and cocaine were not considered high priorities for law enforcement agencies, many Americans believed they were free to use both drugs. Consequently, cocaine and marijuana use became widespread throughout the United States."

blacks in drugs - Search results - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

blacks in drugs - Search results - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Black Poppy Black Poppy is a British magazine for drug users, run by a non-profit organization ... narrative by people who use drugs, for people who use ...