7 Principles of Kwanzaa

The seven core principles of Kwanzaa are: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. Kwanzaa is acknowledged and celebrated from December 26th until January 1st. This is a very powerful value system which can be applied to our everyday lives. The seven core principles are known as (Nguzo Saba) and was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga  on September 7, 1965. This is a celebration of family, community, and culture.

The 7 Core Principles:

Umoja – (Unity), Kujichagulia -(Self-Determination), Ujima – (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamma (Cooperative Econmics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), Imani (Faith)

For more information to go the official Kwanzaa website http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.shtml

 

Big Kieb, Standing for Justice

Good morning family and friends! I would like to acknowledge a man who is doing great work in his community. Big Kieb is doing great things in the city of Wilmington, Delaware. He is a minister who is willing to reach into the lowest parts of the streets. People in the hood as well as other parts of the city; have a lot of questions about life, justice, and God. He goes into the hood and actually attempts to answer those questions as he seeks answers from God himself. He has led several marches and consoled families during their time of lost. Big Kieb is working to encourage our men to stand up and be fathers as well as positive role models in the community.

His name carries weight in his community. Many years ago, he wasn’t the gentle giant that we see today. While he was a teenager, he was known as a being fearless. He earned his reputation as a notorious physical  force to be reckoned with, as he fought anyone who disrespected him. Though he represented the North Side of town, he was also a part of a two man crew known as name “ax and smash.” He wasn’t known as a trouble maker but he was more than willing to defend himself and his friends against outsiders. After being faced with tragedy many years ago, things started to change in his life. His sister, Kayla, was shot during a shootout between two groups of individuals. This was a difficult lost for him to deal it. I can imagine that doubt, fear, and disappointment may have set in for a short period of time. Instead of giving up and holding his head down, Big Kieb decided  to seek God in order to find his purpose in life. I think that God may have used this tragedy in order to develop him into the man that we see today. He has grown into a man of courage, respect, integrity, and honor. God is now able to use him in order to make a difference in the lives of others. His work now extends well beyond the North Side of town. He is on the front lines of the Black Lives Matter movement in the city. He is there to speak against black on black crime as well as against police brutality. His main purpose is to bring others into the light of the Most High God as he ministers the truth. His work is appreciated and needed in the community.

I have the honor of writing this article about Big Kieb because I personally know where he came from. I now have more respect for him based on all the work that he is doing in his community. To learn more about Big Kieb go to his facebook pages:

http://www.facebook.com/Evangelist Team’Jesus Bigkieb

http://www.facebook.com/BLACK-LIVES-Matter-wilmington, delaware

http://www.facebook.com/Mahkieb N Booker (Black Lives Matter)

Inspired By Pain

Timaiya “Na’Fear” Peak is the author spotlight of the day! Life is made up of joy and pain. While some of us get to the point to where we want to give up, Na’fear decided to use his pain as inspiration, motivation, and determination to progress in life. He tells his story in his book “Inspired By Pain.” Timaiya Peak is an author, musician, father, husband, and a responsible man. His book is $15.00 and is available on amazon and on his website www.nafear.com. His book “Inspired by Pain” is an autobiography that will capture you and take you on an emotional roller coaster, from the first page to the last. This book is a must read and may offer answers to some of the struggles that you may face today. We can benefit from reading this book and seeing how he overcame hardships and pain.Nafear book-frt-cover

Na’Fear grew up in the rough streets of Wilmington, Delaware. As a child he was forced to overcome adversity that many don’t live to tell. His name Na’Fear is symbolic of having no fear or being able to function through life’s many difficult challenges. He represents the city of Wilmington to the fullest. In 2003 he titled of his first hip hop cd “City of Wilmington.” Throughout his cd he shared some of the many experiences that he faced while growing up in the city. Due to some of the choices which he made, he ended up in prison. After serving time in prison, he realized that he wanted more out of life. Na’Fear came home determined to accomplish several goals that he set. The first thing that he did was be a dad. He then went on to earn a College degree. He is now raising his family with his loving wife. He currently works with troubled teenagers in an attempt to steer them in the right direction. His story is inspirational!To learn more about Na’Fear to go his website @ www.nafear.com.

 

 

Informing, Enlightening, & Encouraging