I created this show to explore SelfMastery, and help others by sharing my poetry, insights, stories, proverbs, and hopefully learning from some of your responses. We also take time to uplift our Ancestors on a daily basis. Join the Journey, share your experiences and life lessons. Start your day with a sip of Gye-Nyame. You can support the Journey by subscribing, and becoming part of our email list by going to GNJ.Media.
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This podcast will assist you in your journey to SelfMastery.By helping you plug into your own wisdom by exploring the compiled quotes and proverbs of others.
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This show was created to introduce the listener to folktales, myths and legends. The story will be told and the lessons will be extracted and discussed. A poetic license has been taken with each story and some will be told in an adult fashion (for those I will post adult content),so be ready to be shocked, and entertained. We are in a new time and although the wisdom is good I have adjusted some of the stories to fit the time. Here is a link to a worksheet to help you define the tales for yo ...
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Episode 2957 - No Frills No Thrills: Emergency Update: The Ghana Trip That Wasn’t
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12:21Brother ha2tim drops a raw and real emergency update about the collapse of his long-planned family trip to Ghana. From passport delays to visa silence, it's a journey filled with frustration, deep reflection, and a call for change. Tune in for lessons learned and what's next for the No Frills journey.…
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Episode 2954 - No Frills, No Thrills: "Raising Rulers vs. Raising Employees"
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9:15In this raw, no-nonsense episode, Brother ha2tim breaks down the dangerous mindset divide between how rulers are raised—and how employees are molded. From the kitchen sink to the Black Cave, he brings wisdom and fire as he challenges us to rethink how we’re preparing the next generation. Recorded deep in the thought-forged walls of the Black Cave, …
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Episode 2950 - No Frills, No Thrills, Just Brother ha2tim: If Everyone Does a Little, No One Has to Do a Lot
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9:06In this episode, Brother Ha2tim dives into the deep wisdom of an African proverb and the principle of Kujichagulia. From wealth disparities to community burnout, he breaks down how collective responsibility can liberate us—and how doing your part matters more than ever. Plus, get an inside look at his upcoming journey to Ghana with the Gye-Nyame tr…
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Episode 2953 - No Frils, No Thrills Just Brother ha2tim: You Learn By Doing
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9:21In this no-frills, no-thrills solo drop, Brother Ha2tim takes the mic to deliver a simple but powerful truth: "You learn how to cut down trees by cutting down trees." This episode breaks down why real growth doesn’t come from just reading or talking about it — it comes from doing the work. Whether it’s walking, speaking, leading, or living — experi…
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Episode 2949 - No Frills, No Thrills... Just Brother ha2tim - Drop the Qualifier: Reclaiming Our Narrative Without Apology
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5:43🎙️ Drop the Qualifier: Reclaiming Our Narrative Without Apology We’re in a time of collapse and rebirth—a chance to rewrite the rules. In this powerful episode, Brother ha2tim dismantles the need for qualifiers like “Black history” or “Black leader,” challenging us to stop shrinking and start standing in our full power. Why should we keep adding la…
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Episode 2948 - No Frills, No Thrills Just Brother ha2tim - Einstein, Socialism, and the Predator Mindset in Education
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7:22In this thought-provoking episode, Brother ha2tim unpacks Einstein’s critique of capitalism and how it connects to the predator mindset embedded in our education system. From white supremacy to capitalist conditioning, we explore how schooling trains our children to extract instead of empower—and why that must change. It’s time to shift from educat…
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Episode 2946 - No Frills, No Thrills Just Brother ha2tim - Aspirational Danger: How Our Dreams Are Used Against Us
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10:32🎙️ Episode Title: Aspirational Danger: How Our Dreams Are Used Against Us 🎧 Description: Episode 2946 – In this hard-hitting episode, Brother ha2tim exposes how capitalism weaponizes our dreams against us. From the illusion of the American Dream to the billionaire problem, we explore how aspirational thinking keeps us chasing illusions while the sy…
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Episode 2945 - No Frils, No Thrills Just Brother ha2tim - History is Not the Revolution: A Hard Truth I Had to Face
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7:37🎙️ Episode Title: History is Not the Revolution 🎧 Description: In this raw and necessary episode, Brother ha2tim reflects on a hard truth: knowing history alone is not revolutionary. With honesty and clarity, he breaks down how historical knowledge without political and economic strategy becomes just talk. It’s time to move beyond recognition and i…
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Episode 2944 - No Frills, No Thrills Just Brother ha2tim -Bullies Don’t Want the Smoke—They Just Want to Win
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9:49🎙️ Episode Title: Bullies Don’t Want the Smoke—They Just Want to Win 🎧 Description: In this fire-filled episode, Brother ha2tim breaks down the nature of bullies—on the streets, in politics, and everywhere in between. Using the 85-10-5 Rule of Power, he exposes how most bullies aren’t built for real confrontation—they just want the illusion of domi…
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Episode 2943 - No Frills, No Thrills Just Brother ha2tim - It’s Okay to Be Lost
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4:14In this reflective episode, Brother ha2tim shares a deeply personal message about uncertainty, growth, and embracing the unknown. From questioning comfort to making a bold move to Ghana, he reminds us that being lost isn’t failure—it’s part of the journey. Tune in for a heartfelt reminder that sometimes, the path to finding yourself begins with let…
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Breaking the Chains of “Excellence”: A New Lens on Black Success
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6:26In this powerful reflection, Brother ha2tim challenges the mainstream narrative of "Black Excellence" and asks: are we chasing success, or simply reinforcing the systems designed to contain us? Drawing from personal experience and historical insight, this short episode invites listeners to rethink what liberation truly looks like—and whether we’re …
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Unleashing Creativity Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
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17:33Discover "Unleashing Creativity: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities" on the Latest Episode of "Our Thang" Podcast Our special "Week of Imani" series continues with a thought-provoking episode. This week, we're focusing on the power of vision and creativity. The Hebrew Proverb reminds us, "Where There Is No Vision, the People Perish." It's a…
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Navigating with Vision The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership
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12:25This week on "Our Thang" podcast, we dived into an empowering topic - "Navigating with Vision: The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership". We believe that this week's discussion is a must-listen for anyone interested in refining their leadership skills or seeking to understand the essence of purpose-driven leadership. Also, we shared our "Proverb of t…
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Wisdom of Ages Elders and Ancestors Guiding Us Through Uncertainty
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12:11This week on "Our Thang" podcast, we have a special episode titled "Wisdom of Ages: Elders and Ancestors Guiding Us Through Uncertainty". It's all about how our elders and ancestors can guide us through uncertain times. There's so much wisdom to be gained from those who came before us, especially when we're navigating through unfamiliar territories…
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Roots of Resilience Cultivating Cultural Pride and Self-Determination
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14:57Exploring the Theme of Imani on "Our Thang Podcast" Join us as we dive deep into the theme of Imani on this week's episode of "Our Thang Podcast." Our focus today is on resilience, and how embracing cultural pride and self-determination can help cultivate it. We believe that embracing our cultural background and understanding our roots can be a sig…
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We are in the last week of this cycle, and we are moving in imani and with Imani. Join us this week as we prepare for the New Year.By Cecil Reginald Brown
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Daily Toast Ritual - Faith in Times of Uncertainty
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38:28We are super excited to share with you that we are stepping into the week of Imani! As you might know, Imani stands for faith, which is the foundation of all great achievements. We believe starting our day with the right mindset can make all the difference. That's why we've curated a special "Daily Toast" ritual for this week, designed to anchor yo…
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Believe in Tomorrow: Nurturing the Seeds of Youth Innovation
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11:02We're pretty excited to share our latest podcast episode, "Believe in Tomorrow: Nurturing the Seeds of Youth Innovation." As part of our Week of Kuumba, we're focusing on empowering and encouraging our young generation to step up and make a difference in their communities. This week's episode, aptly named "Our Thang," is all about fostering the inn…
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Innovate Together Unleashing Creative Solutions in Our Community
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11:20This is an initiative dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation within our community. We're also thrilled to introduce "Our Thang", a podcast that further dives into this topic. As we explore creativity and innovation, here's a thought-provoking proverb to fuel your day: "If the wind will not serve, take to the oars." This Latin proverb remi…
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Empowering Futures Purpose-Driven Education for Community Growth
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12:59I'm excited to share the latest episode from our podcast, "Our Thang". This week we focus on the theme of Kuumba, meaning creativity, and how it can be harnessed to empower our communities. We delve into purpose-driven education and its significance in community growth. We believe that education is not just about gathering knowledge but also about …
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Innovative Unity: Fostering Gratitude and Growth in Our Community
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9:18This week, we're focusing on Kuumba, a principle that encourages us to be creative in all that we do and contribute to the betterment of our community. It's all about fostering gratitude and growth. We also have a new episode of our podcast, "Our Thang", ready for you. This week's topic aligns with our theme and promises to inspire and motivate you…
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United We Create: Launching Innovative Projects for Ujima
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18:01Introducing "United We Create": A New Initiative Fostering Creativity and Collaboration Exciting news! Our team is thrilled to announce the launch of our latest project, "United We Create," as part of our "Our Thang" series. This initiative is designed to encourage creative collaborations and innovative projects within our community, inspired by th…
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Get ready to shake up your creativity with Kuumba Week, a time when we dazzle the world with our imagination! Our theme this year is "Our Thang," and we're all about Kujichagulia, the principle of self-determination. This means we can define, create, and speak up for ourselves. The secret sauce of Kuumba Week is that we're better together! Let's jo…
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Creative Spirits Unite: Celebrating Kuumba
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43:45Embracing Creativity and Unity: Honoring the Kuumba Principle This week, we honor the principle of creativity - Kuumba. Let's unite as creative individuals and make the world a more beautiful and meaningful place. I invite you to join in these rituals and embrace the power of creativity. As we gather daily for our Toast Ritual during this week of K…
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The Joyful Tapestry Weaving Happiness Through Cultural Storytelling
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24:51Celebrating the "Week of Nia": Exploring Cultural Roots and the Power of StorytellingThis week, we're celebrating the "Week of Nia" – a vital component of our cultural heritage. Nia, which means purpose, enables us to discover happiness by comprehending our cultural roots and the narratives that shape us.At our core, we believe in the potent influe…
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Exploring the Concept of 'Nia' and Embracing Our Cultural Identity This week we are dedicating our podcast to the theme of 'Nia'. The very essence of Nia is being grounded in joy and accepting our cultural heritage. Our proverb of the day, "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots," by M…
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Cultivating Prosperity Through Gratitude: The Ujamaa Way
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10:51Join Us for Our Latest Episode of "Our Thang"! We're thrilled to share our latest episode with you, dedicated to "Ujamaa" during the week of "Nia." These are two important themes that we're sure you'll find stimulating and enlightening.We also have an inspiring proverb to share, this week's being a Chinese saying: "When you drink water, remember th…
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Together We Rise: Cultivating Joy Through Community Well-being
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11:40New Episode of "Our Thang" Podcast Now Available! We're thrilled to inform you that the latest episode of our renowned podcast, "Our Thang," is finally out! Join us every week as we explore an array of fascinating topics from our unique perspective, and this time around, we have something truly special in store for you. To brighten up your day, we'…
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Growing Together Unleashing Potential through Kujichagulia
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17:34Join Us for Nia Week at Our Thang Podcast! At Our Thang Podcast, we're thrilled to kick off Nia week and share our latest thoughts, discussions, and insights with you. Our focus has been on Kujichagulia, and we're confident that you'll find our conversations both enlightening and engaging. As you move through the week, here's a little nugget of wis…
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OTR - Happiness Unveiled A Week-Long Exploration into the Science of Joy
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17:16Weekly Review of "Our Thang": Nia's Week We're excited to share our latest review of "Our Thang"! This week's theme was "Week of Nia", and it was a blast. Here are some highlights: Proverb of the Week: "Happiness is a journey, not a destination." This quote serves as a gentle reminder to find joy in the process, not just the end result. The journey…
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Daily Toast Ritual Message for the Week of Nia (Purpose) - “Happiness Unveiled”
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28:10Introduction to the Week of NiaAs we embark on the Week of Nia, centered around the theme of “Happiness Unveiled,” we delve into the depths of what truly brings joy and fulfillment in our lives. This week is a journey of discovery, where we explore the essence of happiness from a multifaceted perspective.Our guiding proverb, "Happiness is a journey…
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Building Bridges of Trust: The Key to Our Tribe's Unity and Prosperity
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16:20In this episode, we delve into the crucial role trust plays in maintaining unity and fostering prosperity within our tribe. It's about building those bridges, one interaction at a time, to create a network of mutual support and collective growth. Also, we shared the proverb of the day - "A small leak will sink a great ship." It's a powerful reminde…
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Innovative Spirits: Celebrating Creative Leadership in Our Community
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12:16We believe in the power of collective work and responsibility, and in line with our theme this week, we have a thought-provoking African Proverb to share with you: "When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers." This proverb reminds us that our actions have impacts on those around us and encourages us to consider our community in all we d…
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Pathways of Purpose Empowering Our Youth with Legacy and Leadership
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17:39This week on "Our Thang Podcast", we're celebrating the week of Ujamaa, focusing on innovative spirits and creative leadership within our community. We believe in the power of collective work and responsibility, and in line with our theme this week, we have a thought-provoking African Proverb to share with you: "When two elephants fight, it is the …
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Tune in to the Latest Episode of "Our Thang" Podcast: The Power of Gratitude We're back with another exciting episode of "Our Thang" podcast! This week, we're exploring the transformative power of gratitude. Join us as we delve into how practicing gratitude can shift our perspective and encourage us to appreciate the little things in life. In honor…
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United We Solve: Harnessing Our Collective Wisdom on Ujima Day
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12:40In our latest episode, "United We Solve: Harnessing Our Collective Wisdom on Ujima Day", we delve into the power of collective wisdom and action. There's a lot to learn from this episode, so don't miss out! Here's a thought-provoking proverb to ponder over: "Only when all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire." - Chinese Proverb…
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Forge Ahead Together: Claiming Our Economic Destiny
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16:33Get ready for some juicy insights from our latest episode of 'Our Thang Podcast'! This week's theme is all about Ujamaa- a Swahili buzzword that celebrates the power of economic teamwork. Kicking off with an epic Swahili proverb, "Wealth, if you use it, comes to an end; learning, if you use it, increases," we dove into the importance of continuous …
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Embracing Our Collective Strength During Ujamaa Week: Ubuntu in Economics
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12:49Exciting Update on "Our Thang" Podcast: "Ujamaa" Episode Get ready for this week's episode of "Our Thang" podcast! I'm thrilled to announce that our new episode will revolve around the theme of "Ujamaa", which represents our collective economic strength and prosperity. During this episode, we'll dive into the topic of our economic future and explor…
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DTR - Embracing Our Collective Journey in Ujamaa
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37:43I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to talk about something close to our hearts - Ujamaa Week. As you may be aware, Ujamaa is a Swahili word that means 'extended family', 'brotherhood' or 'socialism'; it's a time when we gather together to celebrate our collective journey and shared heritage. I wanted to share a simple but…
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Visions Beyond Sight: The Guiding Power of Imani
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13:32Our focus this week on "Our Thang" podcast centers around the theme of "Ujima." We recently unveiled a new episode titled "Visions Beyond Sight: The Guiding Power of Imani." This episode provides a deep exploration of the concept of Imani, its guiding power and its impact on our daily lives. Additionally, we have a Proverb of the Day for you to pon…
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Canvas of Change: Painting Our Future with the Brushes of the Past and Present
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14:45This week's theme is "Week of Ujima", which means collective work and responsibility. Our episode is titled "Canvas of Change: Painting Our Future with the Brushes of the Past and Present". It promises to be an enlightening journey as we explore how our past actions and present endeavours shape our future. We believe it's going to be an episode you…
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Harvesting the Future: Cultivating Our Purpose from Ancestral Seeds
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15:39Exploring Our Roots: Harvesting the Future with "Ujima" This week's theme is "Ujima," which emphasizes collective work and responsibility. Our focus is on how to cultivate our futures based on the legacies of our ancestors. Join us as we delve into the topic of "Harvesting the Future: Cultivating Our Purpose from Ancestral Seeds" on this week's epi…
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Cultivating Prosperity Together: The Roots and Future of Community Gardens and Food Cooperatives
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11:28This week's episode centers around the powerful theme of "Ujima" – collective work and responsibility. Get ready for an insightful exploration of community gardens and food cooperatives, and how these initiatives promote wealth and food security in our communities. We're thrilled to bring you a special episode titled "Cultivating Prosperity Togethe…
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Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Crucial Role of Educational Programs in Instilling Ujima
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9:14Join Our "Our Thang" Podcast to Explore the Importance of Ujima and Collective Responsibility Our latest podcast episodes have focused on "The Week of Ujima," diving into the significance of educational programs in instilling the concept of collective work and responsibility in future leaders. At "Our thang," we value the power of sharing knowledge…
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Mastering the Mind: The Key to Unyielding Self-Determination
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23:55We're super excited to share with you the latest episode of the "Our Thang" podcast, titled "Past, Present, Future: Our Collective Journey". This week, we're diving deep into the concept of 'Ujima', exploring how our collective responsibility shapes our past, present, and future. We also have a thought-provoking Proverb of the Day for you: "The min…
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Daily Toast Ritual - Past, Present, Future Our Collective Journey
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34:04I'm reaching out to share some thoughts on our collective journey, reflecting on where we've been, where we are now, and where we're headed in the future. This week, we're celebrating the principle of Ujima, a Swahili term that stands for collective work and responsibility. This principle highlights the importance of working together to build and m…
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Join us in Celebrating Kujichagulia Week with a Wise Proverb During the special week of Kujichagulia, we will be exploring profound subject matter that is important to our shared cultural calendar. As part of our tradition, we would like to share with you our Proverb of the Day. This Kenyan proverb is a wise reminder that "The footsteps of one pers…
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Rekindling Stories: The Creative Legacy of African American Tales
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24:23Exciting News from "Our Thang" Podcast: Join Us for a Week of Kujichagulia We're thrilled to announce that this week's episode of "Our Thang" delves into the captivating tapestry of African American stories and their enduring legacy. As part of our "Week of Kujichagulia" series, we're exploring various themes that resonate with our diverse listener…
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Navigating Purpose: Our Traditions as True North
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11:02New Episode Alert: "Navigating Purpose: Our Traditions as True North" on 'Our Thang Podcast'! We're thrilled to announce that a new episode of 'Our Thang Podcast' is now available for your listening pleasure. In this episode, we explore the significance of traditions as a guiding force in our lives. As we celebrate the week of Kujichagulia, which s…
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Embark on a journey of wonder and enlightenment with "Our Thang Podcast," where the essence of economic independence illuminates our paths. Seek wisdom in the latest episode, "Planting Prosperity: The Ujamaa Way," where the magic of self-determination unfolds before you. As we delve into the concept of Kujichagulia, the episode unveils the secrets …
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