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  The One Thing We Can't Afford to Lose https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-umoja--70068371 We often talk about "getting to the bag" or "building the brand," but there is a foundational element that, if missing, makes all that effort crumble like sand. It’s the principle that turns a group of people into a Nation. In today's podcast, we are diving into Umoja . Why is it that some families stay solid through generations while others scatter at the first sign of trouble? We’re pulling back the curtain on the "Purple" energy of Unity and how it acts as the glue for everything else we do. If you've ever felt like you're fighting your battles alone, this episode is going to change your perspective on what "power" actually looks like. Ending CTAs: Invite clarity into your life by getting the Nguzo Saba Narrative Map ; it helps you "find your way" by mapping your daily actions to your higher purpose. https://link.cont...

Question 2: What Does a Warrior Do?

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Peace, Tribe! We’ve made it to the second day of exploring the Gye-Nyame Questions , and today we’re diving into Question 2: What does a warrior do? Before we jump into that, let me give you some history about how these questions came to be because understanding their roots is essential to fully grasping their meaning. The History Behind the First Seven Questions The first seven questions—like “What is a warrior?” and “What does a warrior do?”—came about during an important chapter in my journey. At the time, one of my elders, Mama Malika, hired me to assist her with a project at the Africentric High School. She loved what I was already doing in the community, but she wanted to create something similar that wasn’t directly connected to other initiatives like the Underground Railroad (UGRR). Why the separation? There was concern that if the school’s funders became aware of our other grassroots projects, it could jeopardize their funding. So, I developed the first seven questions specif...