Moving from Knowledge to Action on Our Health
We all know we should do at least 30 minutes of exercise each day (at least three days a week). This list is to help us achieve this goal by incorporating exercise into our daily routines. Walk More Walking is easy on your joints, lifts your mood, and — if you keep up a brisk pace — benefits your heart, lungs, and waistline. Park further away from the store or your place of business so you have to do more walking on a regular basis. If you take public transportation, hop off a stop or two earlier than usual and “hoof it” from there. Group Activities Join or start a club of...
Read MoreA Review of the African Centered Educational Systems
A Panel of Graduates from local Independent African Centered Elementary and Secondary Schools will discuss their experiences in these institutions and review how and to what extent their primary and/or secondary educations in Independent African Institutions have prepared them for who they are and/or must become. The local history of these institutions and this roles in the community will be discussed. Friday October 21, 2011 7:00-9:30pm The Umoja House “The Home of Pan-Africanism, Arts and Ideas” 2015 Bunker Hill Rd., NE Washington, DC 20018 202-526-4039
Read MoreWhat is Kwanzaa 2012
Kwanzaa, a holiday (or Holy Day) based upon the African tradition of celebrating the harvesting of the first fruits, was created and introduced for Black People in the United States by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. Kwanzaa is the ingathering of the people, a special reverence for the Creator and creation, a commemoration of the past, a recommitment to our highest ideals, and a celebration of all that is good. It is a time of reflecting, reassessing, recommitting, rewarding, and rejoicing in an atmosphere of peace, love and unity. Kwanzaa is a cultural and political expression to reaffirm...
Read MoreVisit the Umoja House
All forums are free and held at Umoja House, 2015 Bunker Hill Rd. NE, Washington, D.C., unless otherwise stated. 202-526-4039 – UBCinDC@yahoo.com 2012 United Black Community 2012 Forums: Surviving and Thriving in a Post-Modern World: Feb. 24th We will explore the implications of current science and technology on the Black community. This forum will explore the top ten emerging science and technology projects and their implications for African people and our future. 7:30 PM. Black Economic Models for Self-Reliance: March 16th We will feature some of the most important economic models....
Read More
Add to Google
Recent Comments