HAPPY HOLIDAYS

May you and yours have a Happy Holiday.


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Sincerely
Advocates for Change
William H. McDonald
President/CEO
advocatesforchange183@gmail.com

       The 7 principles of Kwanzaa

        Kwanzaa begins Monday, December 26, 2011, 

                                         and ends 

                             Sunday,January 1, 2012

   

Theme 1 - Umoja (oo-MO-jah) Unity stresses the importance 

of togetherness for the family and the community, which is 

reflected in the African saying, "I am We," or "I am because We are."

Theme 2 - Kujichagulia (koo-gee-cha-goo-LEE-yah) Self-Determination requires that we define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest of our family and community.

Theme 3 - Ujima (oo-GEE-mah) Collective Work and Responsibility reminds us of our obligation to the past, present and future, and that we have a role to play in the community, society, and world.

Theme 4 - Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) Cooperative economics emphasizes our collective economic strength and encourages us to meet common needs through mutual support.

Theme 5 - Nia (NEE-yah) Purpose encourages us to look within ourselves and to set personal goals that are beneficial to the community.

Theme 6 - Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) Creativity makes use of our creative energies to build and maintain a strong and vibrant community.

Theme 7  - Imani (ee-MAH-nee) Faith focuses on honoring the best of our traditions, draws upon the best in ourselves, and helps us strive for a higher level of life for humankind, by affirming our self-worth and confidence in our ability to succeed and triumph in righteous struggle.

The Nguzo Saba of the seven days of Kwanzaa:

Day 1. Umoja means unity.

Day 2. Kujichagulia means self-determination.

Day 3. Ujima means working together.

Day 4. Ujamaa means supporting each other.

Day 5. Nia means purpose.

Day 6. Kuumba means creativity.

Day 7. Imani means faith, especially faith in ourselves.

May everyone have a Happy and Blessed Holiday season.

Sincerely

William H. McDonald

President/CEO

Advocates for Change

NAACP Stand for Freedom Voter Rights Rally 12-10-11

                            Saturday, December 10, 2011 was a great day for
                            Civil Rights in New York City. The NAACP showed
                            up and showed out at the Stand for Freedom rally to
                            protect voting rights across the country.

National Civil Rights Musuem

                    The highlight of the Daisy Bates Summit was our trip to
                    the historic National Civil Rights Museum located at the
                    Lorraine Motel ( where Dr. Martin Luther King was
                    killed ).

NAACP Daisy Bates Summit 12-1-11

                         NAACP Education Chairs from around the country
                         gather in Memphis, Tenn. for the Daisy Bates Summit.

Empowering our Boys to Succeed 11-30-11