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Dismantle the Chicken’s Court: Why We Must Stop Begging the Slaughterhouse for Justice

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  Dismantle the Chicken’s Court: Why We Must Stop Begging the Slaughterhouse for Justice Family, Tribe, Warriors, Elders, and NationBuilders—Axe’ Axe’ Axe’! Today, on this sacred Thursday, July 2nd, 2026, we are stepping out of the emotional matrix of being mad, sad, and scared. We are locking into the mathematical precision of Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) , vibrating on the high, life-giving frequency of the color Green. Our meditation for this hour is anchored by an uncompromising truth passed down through the porches of our history: "Maize cannot get justice in a chicken's court." Look closely at this wisdom. If you are the maize—the nourishment, the cultural brilliance, the life-giving seed of our community—and you continuously carry your economic grievances to a tribunal of chickens, stop acting surprised when you get devoured. A court of chickens wasn't built to cultivate the seed; it was designed from its very blueprint to consume it. Our journey today is cod...

The Legend of the Leaf

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 This is for those that are looking for a challenge. This legend was created during the UGRR days and has persisted throughout all of the incarnations of the family. It was designed to help the members stay in shape, and also develop their focus. In the early days the family would go to the woods at least 4 times a year and walk through them. We would admire the changing quality of nature. The four times would be during the beginning of each season. We would walk until we hit our tribal center at the banks of Nile (OlentanGYE river). On the way back this exercise was developed. This particular exercise was done best in fall. During this seasons leaves fall at random and if you paid attention you would be able to catch one. In this simple exercise you would have to be open and aware of your environment. As a leaf started falling toward the earth you would to have to focus on the one you were going to catch and pursue it. Don't be fooled catching a falling leaf is not as eas...