We take seriously the weight we carry, our commitments and seek help What came first: the leader or the follower? Ujima (collective work and responsibility) answers that these positions were born at the same time. As leaders, we are anchored within community, it is our … [Read more...]
Kasserian Ingera | Akoben’s Student Champion Program
The Student Champion Program (SCP) was launched on February 8th, 2023, at Skyline Middle School as an exploratory designed to nurture leadership skills, offer training on restorative practices and equity, and create community among students. Currently, the program has a … [Read more...]
Kujichagulia: Self-Determination
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves. It makes sense that we follow the prioritization of Umoja (unity) in our last blog by highlighting the importance of self-determination. Again, here is … [Read more...]
Nguzo Saba: Seven African Values Applied To Leadership
Nguzo Saba: Seven African Values Applied To Leadership by Dr. Malik Muhammad and Sadiki Muhammad In 1965, Dr. Maulana Ndabezitha Karenga, a Pan-African activist, author, and professor introduced the Nguzo Saba in homage to the Kawaida, the ongoing synthesis of … [Read more...]
Umoja
Umoja (Unity) To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. by Dr. Malik Muhammad and Sadiki Muhammad It's quite interesting that when we think about leadership we often don't associate it with unity. Umoja, which translates … [Read more...]