In this video, you’ll learn the meaning of Kwanzaa and the Second of the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, also known as the Nguzo Saba. Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on a core value in Swahili that promotes unity, purpose, and community. The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa include: Umoja (Unity) – building togetherness in family and community Kujichagulia (Self-determination) – defining and naming ourselves Ujima (Collective work and responsibility) – solving problems together Ujamaa (Cooperative economics) – supporting community businesses Nia (Purpose) – building and developing our community Kuumba (Creativity) – leaving our community better than we found it Imani (Faith) – believing in our people and future This video is perfect for students, educators, and anyone looking to understand what Kwanzaa is, the meaning of Kwanzaa, and the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa explained in a simple and educational way. #Kwanzaa #NguzoSaba #SevenPrinciplesOfKwanzaa #AfricanCulture #BlackHistory #Kwanzaa explained #Seven Principles of Kwanzaa #Nguzo Saba #What is Kwanzaa #Kwanzaa meaning #Kwanzaa principles explained #Umoja Kujichagulia Ujima Ujamaa #Nia Kuumba Imani #African American holidays #Kwanzaa for students #Kwanzaa education #Black history culture https://youtu.be/YUMlbh7PAzI?si=azh6U4iOhxYCECc-

In this video, you’ll learn the meaning of Kwanzaa and the first of the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, also known as the Nguzo Saba. Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on a core value in Swahili that promotes unity, purpose, and community. The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa include: Umoja (Unity) – building togetherness in family and community Kujichagulia (Self-determination) – defining and naming ourselves Ujima (Collective work and responsibility) – solving problems together Ujamaa (Cooperative economics) – supporting community businesses Nia (Purpose) – building and developing our community Kuumba (Creativity) – leaving our community better than we found it Imani (Faith) – believing in our people and future This video is perfect for students, educators, and anyone looking to understand what Kwanzaa is, the meaning of Kwanzaa, and the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa explained in a simple and educational way. #Kwanzaa #NguzoSaba #SevenPrinciplesOfKwanzaa #AfricanCulture #BlackHistory #Kwanzaa explained #Seven Principles of Kwanzaa #Nguzo Saba #What is Kwanzaa #Kwanzaa meaning #Kwanzaa principles explained #Umoja Kujichagulia Ujima Ujamaa #Nia Kuumba Imani #African American holidays #Kwanzaa for students #Kwanzaa education #Black history culture https://youtu.be/YUMlbh7PAzI?si=azh6U4iOhxYCECc-

On Tuesday, November 19, 2025, nearly 40 people attended the Community OPPD Meeting at the Healing Center, 8702 North 30th Street to focus on supporting the closure of the North Omaha Coal Plant. At the beginning of his speaking, OPPD Board member Eric Williams asked me not to record, stating he was very tired after a long day. I responded that, as an elected official, you would not ask mainstream media to refrain from recording; I had participated in the OPPD Committee meeting via WEBEX for almost three hours. I suggest we move forward. For context, OPPD board members receive a $30,000 salary, and CEO Javier Fernandez's annual salary (in 2025) was recently increased to nearly $1 million, even as residential customers saw an 8.5% billing increase with another expected in 2026. The next OPPD board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Omaha Civic Center, located at 1819 Farnam St, 68102. With only one agenda item, the public hearing will start around 5:15 p.m. Community members are encouraged to attend and show their support for closing the North Omaha Coal Plant. If unable to attend in person, you can attend via WEBEX and speak during public comment. https://www.oppd.com/about/leadership/board-meeting-agenda-material/

A merger with Norfolk Southern Railway – one of the dominant railroads in the eastern U.S. – would cement Union Pacific as the largest railroad in the United States.

Both honorees exemplify the values of perseverance, leadership, and community service that St. John AME Church strives to uphold. Their stories serve as powerful reminders of the importance of honoring those who paved the way while uplifting current leaders who continue to make a difference in Omaha and beyond. Guest Speaker for Honoring History, Then and Now, will be Rev. Dr. Karla J. Cooper, Presiding Elder. Omaha’s own Melissa Wright, will be the MC. Join St. John’s AME Church on Sunday, November 9, 2025, (3:00 pm -5: pm at the Highlander Venue, 2120 N. 30th Street, Omaha NE 68111. This special event will feature inspiring speakers and live music. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with community leaders and celebrate the ongoing achievements of St. John AME Church and its commitment to honoring history and shaping a brighter future. Tickets $60.00 – Scan the QR or pay at the door. https://www.facebook.com/reel/683393121157494 #StJohnAME #MildredBrown #160YearsStrong #HonorHistory

Engaging with Stupidity: The Consequences In 2020, Omaha, Nebraska was approximately 62.2% White, 12.2% Black, 15.5% Hispanic, 4.6% Asian, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. More recent estimates for 2025 show a slight shift, with White population estimated at 68.77%, Black at 11.79%, and Hispanic at 4.96%. There is a slight change estimated for 2025.  White: 62.2% (2020), 68.77% (2025 estimate)  Black or African American: 12.2% (2020), 11.79% (2025 estimate)  Hispanic: 15.5% (2020)  Asian: 4.6% (2020), 3.98% (2025 estimate)  Native American/Other: 1.0% (2020)  Two or more races: 4.4% (2020), 9.67% (2025 estimate)  Other race: 4.96% (2025 estimate) Having a conversation with stupid people is having a challenging and often stressful and worthless conversation. Stupid people crave the center of attention, like to shine before crowds, and adore social media. Because of their stupidity and unwillingness to understand and accept the fact they are stupid and the fact that they are being used. They hang to and embrace the late Lyndon B. Johnson quote, “If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket). Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you”, (i.e. Snap benefits, Medicare, and Healthcare). The idea behind Johnson's quote is supported by historical evidence showing how racism was used to prevent class unity between poor whites and poor blacks. By creating a racial hierarchy, elites ensured that poor whites would align with them ideologically, rather than uniting with poor black and brown, Indigenous, and working-class poor people to challenge the power structure and improve their own economic conditions. Stupid people, as their name suggests, are in fact literally stupid. Meaning they are susceptible to believing in what they believe and therefore reject the opinions of others. Such people are incompetent and therefore stuck in a vicious cycle of ignorance. In reality and deep down know that they are stupid. It’s just that they do not want to appear to be stupid, therefore they stick to their erroneous beliefs. And they do not have the mental capacity to counter and realize the mistake in their knowledge and belief. As, Trump said, “I love my uninformed and uneducated followers”. In addition to those who reject the opinions of others due to ignorance or malice, there exists another group: individuals who possess formal education yet still harbor deep-seated hatred toward others. Despite their academic achievements, these educated racist individuals maintain prejudiced attitudes and discriminatory behaviors. Their education does not translate into empathy or understanding; instead, their animosity toward others persists, often driven by longstanding biases and social conditioning. These individuals use their knowledge and intellect not to foster inclusivity, but to reinforce and rationalize their prejudices. Their hatred is not diminished by their academic experience; rather, it coexists with it, revealing that education alone is insufficient to eradicate bigotry when personal beliefs remain unchallenged. Either they do not understand or are unwilling to understand, they are hurting their own folks. In addition to those who reject the opinions of others due to ignorance or malice, there exists another group, educated individuals who harbor racist beliefs. Individuals who possess formal education yet still harbor deep-seated hatred toward others. Despite their academic achievements, these educated racist individuals maintain prejudiced attitudes and discriminatory behaviors. Their education does not translate into empathy or understanding; instead, their animosity toward others persists, often driven by longstanding biases and social conditioning. These individuals use their knowledge and intellect not to foster inclusivity, but to reinforce and rationalize their prejudices. Their hatred is not diminished by their academic experience; rather, it coexists with it, revealing that education alone is insufficient to eradicate bigotry when personal beliefs remain unchallenged. Either they do not understand or are unwilling to understand, they are hurting their own folks. If they only used all their high education and good old common sense and simply did the math, they would understand how stupid they are. What do I mean? Use the facts, do the math.