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SCRAPE OFF THE DEBT

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  SCRAPE OFF THE DEBT https://www.spreaker.com/episode/scrape-off-the-debt--70868456 Have you ever looked at your bank account and wondered who you were really working for? Today is Ujamaa—Cooperative Economics—but I’m not here to pitch you a new business plan or tell you to grind until you collapse. I’m here to ask you what you are willing to let go of. We’ve been conditioned to think that wealth means acquiring more, showing off more, and carrying the heavy, exhausting armor of "looking like money." But what if true economic power in our community actually starts with refusing to participate in the charade? There is a massive illusion weighing down our people, a relentless pressure to consume that keeps us isolated and drained. In today's episode, we talk about scraping off that crust. We’re getting into the porch-talk truth about why you don’t need to add anything to your life to find Ujamaa—you just need to stop the bleeding. Call to Inaction: A hand holding tightly t...
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Eat Your Culture

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Eat Your Culture Introduction What do you think of when you think of African-American food? Most people would probably answer "soul food," the style of fare served in both the American South and in urban areas across the country. Although popular, this term is considered offensive by many who are more familiar with the history behind it. For example, Dr. Jessica B. Harris refers to "soul food" as "the culinary expression of a people who have lived through times that were less than soulful." That's why we prefer to use the term African-American food, which encompasses all aspects of this cuisine without invoking traditional stereotypes or negative connotations. African-American food has a rich history that's worth exploring, especially since the food of the region is so much healthier than you might imagine. Food is a way to connect with your roots, family and community. It can be a way of understanding the past. It is something that should be celeb...
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