African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo

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UJIMA Dec 28, 2022

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UJIMA: COLLECTIVE WORK & RESPONSIBILITY - to build and maintain our community together and make our sister's and brother's problems our problems and to solve them together.

In this episode of Kwanzaa Time! w Aunti Oni travels to North Philly where young brother Kai practices UJIMA, the 3rd principle of Kwanzaa. His first haircut changes his life, and in the process, he learns of being responsible to himself and his community during COVID-19.

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KUJICHAGULIA Dec 27, 2022

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KUJICHAGULIA-SELF DETERMINATION, to define ourselves, speak for ourselves, instead of being defined and spoken for by others.

Day 2 of Kwanzaa Time! continues with the story of Kuji. A young man whose attitude of determination and willingness to serve others, won the respect of his teacher, and his classmates.

STORY CREDIT: KUJI'S CHOICE - by Oni Lasana

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UMOJA Dec 26, 2022

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UMOJA - UNITY, to strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.

This delightful Day 1 of Kwanzaa Time! Aunti Oni tells of Mr. Anthologist, who travels from North America to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to learn the ways of the people. But what Mr. Anthologists learned was a lesson - in sharing, caring, and unity.

STORY CREDIT: UBUNTU! South African folktale, adapted by Oni Lasana

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The Story of the Hero Makoma Nov 29, 2022

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Today our magic jeep brings us to a town near the Zambezi River, where we meet the mighty hero, Makoma! On his journey, Makoma befriends a friendly giant and flame-spirit who lend him their powers. But when he’s captured by the fearsome Mau-giri, will those powers be enough to escape? Join Miss Jo Jo to find out!

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The Flying Lion Nov 22, 2022

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Today our magic jeep takes us back to a time when mighty Lion had wings! Many are terrified of him except for Brother Bullfrog, who plans to leave Lion wingless. How will he do it? Join Miss Jo Jo to find out!