Friday, December 29, 2017
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Seven Principles of Kwanzaa
Umoja (Unity): To strive for and to maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): To define and name ourselves, as well as to create and speak for ourselves.
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and to solve them together.
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together.
Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.
Imani (Faith): To believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): To define and name ourselves, as well as to create and speak for ourselves.
Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and to solve them together.
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together.
Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.
Imani (Faith): To believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Procedures For Kwanzaa
First, a central place in the home for the Kwanzaa Set, the symbols of Kwanzaa is chosen. A table is then spread with a beautiful piece of African cloth. Then, the mkeka (mat) is placed down and all of the other symbols are placed on it or immediately next to it to symbolize our rootedness in our tradition. Next the Kinara (candle holder) is placed on the mat and the Mishumaa Saba (seven candles) are placed in the kinara (candle holder).
The colors of Kwanzaa are black, red and green; black for the people, red for their struggle, and green for the future and hope that comes from their struggle. Therefore there is one black candle, three red and three green candles. These are the mishumaa saba (the seven candles) and they represent the seven principles. The black candle represents the first principle Umoja (unity) and is placed in the center of the kinara. The red candles represent the principles of Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujamaa (cooperative economics) and Kuumba (creativity) and are placed to the left of the black candle. The green candles represent the principles of Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Nia (purpose) and Imani (faith) and are placed to the right of the black candle. The black candle is lit first on the first day of the celebration. And the remaining candles are lit afterwards from left to right on the following days. This procedure is to indicate that the people come first, then the struggle and then the hope that comes from the struggle.
And then the mazao (crops), and ears of corn are also placed on the mkeka. At least two ears of corn are placed down on the mat regardless of whether there are children in the immediate family or not for the children of the community belong to all of us and every adult in African tradition is considered an immediate or social parent. Next the kikombe cha umoja (the Unity cup) is then placed on the mkeka (mat). It is used to pour tambiko (libation) to the ancestors in remembrance and honor of those who paved the path down which we walk and who taught us the good, the Tamshi and the beautiful in life. Then African art objects and books on the life and culture of African people are also placed on or next to the mat to symbolize our commitment to heritage and learning.
What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States and in other nations of the West African diaspora in the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. Kwanzaa has seven core principles (Nguzo Saba). It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966–67.
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Thursday, December 21, 2017
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
December Master List
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December
Salvation Army of Wake County
All Month Long
Be a part of making children’s Christmas wishes come true by being involved with our Angel Tree! Adopt an angel and purchase new clothes and toys for a child or for a whole family! Volunteer in pairs to staff the Angel Tree at Crabtree Valley Mall, Cary Town Mall, or Triangle Town Center.
Nov 10 - Dec 15; shifts available in 2-hour increments Monday
Interested, contact
Jami Britt Noble, (919) 834-6733, ext 104 Jami.BrittNoble@uss.salvationarmy.org
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
All Month Long
We have a need for volunteers on our Food Recovery & Distribution routes around the holidays. This is an individual group opportunity, but I can schedule pairs if students decide to volunteer with a friend. It’s a great experience to realize how much food grocery stores would waste if it wasn’t for our efforts recovering the food and redistributing it to community partners.
We also need individuals and small groups of 6 to help us in the warehouse this holiday season sort through food drive donations. I’d love to work with WPU students this holiday season! If anyone is interested, please have them reach out to me.
Interested, contact:
Abbey Riesett 919.390.1968
Meals on Wheels of Wake County
All Month Long
Delivery starts at 10:30 am until 12:15 pm, we serve all the Wake County area, some are home bound, frozen meals and congregate sites which our recipients goes to socialize.
Interested, contact:
Brenda Johnson (919) 390-1997 brenda@wakemow.org
NC Natural Science Museum
Finally Friday: Where Science Meets the Cinema
We are scheduling programming for December's Finally Friday: Where Science Meets the Cinema program and we have some super-fun volunteer opportunities! Our feature film is a fun, science-filled family movie, Big Hero 6, and we are going to have some associated programs! We will need some volunteers and you can sign up at the link below.
Sign Up Here
Volunteers receive free admission to the program, so you can relax and watch the show when your shift is over. Please let Hugo know if you want your tickets since we anticipate a sell-out! Here are the details:
Friday, December 29
5:15pm-7:15pm
The movie begins at 7pm and should go no later than 9:30pm.
Brenda Johnson 919- 390-1997 brenda@wakemow.org
December
Salvation Army of Wake County
All Month Long
Bell Ringing:
Beginning November 10th until December 23, donate your time at Christmas by ringing a bell in our community to collect money for our Christmas programs at local Walmart’s, Harris Teeter and other local stores.
Shifts are available (Monday-Saturday) all day 10am-8pm or in shifts: 10am-2pm or 4pm-8pm.
Angel Tree: Be a part of making children’s Christmas wishes come true by being involved with our Angel Tree! Adopt an angel and purchase new clothes and toys for a child or for a whole family! Volunteer in pairs to staff the Angel Tree at Crabtree Valley Mall, Cary Town Mall, or Triangle Town Center.
Nov 10 - Dec 15; shifts available in 2-hour increments Monday
Interested, contact
Jami Britt Noble, (919) 834-6733, ext 104 Jami.BrittNoble@uss.salvationarmy.org
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
All Month Long
We have a need for volunteers on our Food Recovery & Distribution routes around the holidays. This is an individual group opportunity, but I can schedule pairs if students decide to volunteer with a friend. It’s a great experience to realize how much food grocery stores would waste if it wasn’t for our efforts recovering the food and redistributing it to community partners.
We also need individuals and small groups of 6 to help us in the warehouse this holiday season sort through food drive donations. I’d love to work with WPU students this holiday season! If anyone is interested, please have them reach out to me.
Interested, contact:
Abbey Riesett 919.390.1968
Meals on Wheels of Wake County
All Month Long
Delivery starts at 10:30 am until 12:15 pm, we serve all the Wake County area, some are home bound, frozen meals and congregate sites which our recipients goes to socialize.
Interested, contact:
Brenda Johnson (919) 390-1997 brenda@wakemow.org
Finally Friday: Where Science Meets the Cinema
We are scheduling programming for December's Finally Friday: Where Science Meets the Cinema program and we have some super-fun volunteer opportunities! Our feature film is a fun, science-filled family movie, Big Hero 6, and we are going to have some associated programs! We will need some volunteers and you can sign up at the link below.
Sign Up Here
Volunteers receive free admission to the program, so you can relax and watch the show when your shift is over. Please let Hugo know if you want your tickets since we anticipate a sell-out! Here are the details:
Friday, December 29
5:15pm-7:15pm
The movie begins at 7pm and should go no later than 9:30pm.
Salvation Army of Wake County Toy Shop Breakdown:
Friday, December 22,
We are in need of 100 volunteers to assist in breaking down our toy shop for the holiday season. Hours are 8:30a-1p.
Interested, contact:Brenda Johnson 919- 390-1997 brenda@wakemow.org
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
PACTcast Eleven: Bullying Industrial Complex
Clay joins us for his last podcast as a Pacer. We'll roast him at the very end so stay tuned!
Monday, December 18, 2017
The Eight Night of Chanukah
Recite blessings number 1 and 2.
1. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.
1. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Meh-lech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-deh-sha-noo Beh-mitz-vo-tav Veh-tzi-va-noo Leh-had-lik NerCha-noo-kah.
2. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.
2. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-nu Meh-lech Ha-olam Sheh-a-sa Nee-sim La-avo-tei-noo Ba-ya-mim Ha-hem Bee-z’man Ha-zeh.
3. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.
3. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Me-lech Ha-olam Sheh-heh-cheh-ya-noo Veh-kee-yeh-ma-noo Veh-hee-gee-a-noo Liz-man Ha-zeh.
After kindling the lights, the Haneirot Halalu prayer is recited.
For more information read HERE
** SUMMER INTERNSHIP ALERT** Center for Environmental Farming Systems
Summer Interns with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) come from all over the country and world to work with faculty members, researchers and field technicians on weekly classroom learning activities, hands-on farming experience, local food endeavors, field trips to local farms and markets and focused research projects conducted at CEFS’ 2,000-acre Field Research and Outreach Facility at Cherry Farm in Goldsboro, NC. Sustainable Agriculture Interns will also have the opportunity to engage with the new Agroecology Education Farm, a CEFS satellite student farm facility at NC State University in Raleigh, NC
DOWNLOAD THE INTERNSHIP APPLICATION HERE
DOWNLOAD THE INTERNSHIP APPLICATION HERE
Sunday, December 17, 2017
The Seventh Night Of Chanukah
Recite blessings number 1 and 2.
1. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.
1. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Meh-lech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-deh-sha-noo Beh-mitz-vo-tav Veh-tzi-va-noo Leh-had-lik NerCha-noo-kah.
2. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.
2. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-nu Meh-lech Ha-olam Sheh-a-sa Nee-sim La-avo-tei-noo Ba-ya-mim Ha-hem Bee-z’man Ha-zeh.
3. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.
3. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Me-lech Ha-olam Sheh-heh-cheh-ya-noo Veh-kee-yeh-ma-noo Veh-hee-gee-a-noo Liz-man Ha-zeh.
After kindling the lights, the Haneirot Halalu prayer is recited.
For more information read HERE
The Sixth Night Of Chanukah
Recite blessings number 1 and 2.
1. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.
1. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Meh-lech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-deh-sha-noo Beh-mitz-vo-tav Veh-tzi-va-noo Leh-had-lik NerCha-noo-kah.
2. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.
2. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-nu Meh-lech Ha-olam Sheh-a-sa Nee-sim La-avo-tei-noo Ba-ya-mim Ha-hem Bee-z’man Ha-zeh.
3. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.
3. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Me-lech Ha-olam Sheh-heh-cheh-ya-noo Veh-kee-yeh-ma-noo Veh-hee-gee-a-noo Liz-man Ha-zeh.
After kindling the lights, the Haneirot Halalu prayer is recited.
For more information read HERE
Saturday, December 16, 2017
The Fifth Night Of Chanukah
Recite blessings number 1 and 2.
1. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.
1. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Meh-lech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-deh-sha-noo Beh-mitz-vo-tav Veh-tzi-va-noo Leh-had-lik NerCha-noo-kah.
2. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.
2. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-nu Meh-lech Ha-olam Sheh-a-sa Nee-sim La-avo-tei-noo Ba-ya-mim Ha-hem Bee-z’man Ha-zeh.
3. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.
3. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Me-lech Ha-olam Sheh-heh-cheh-ya-noo Veh-kee-yeh-ma-noo Veh-hee-gee-a-noo Liz-man Ha-zeh.
After kindling the lights, the Haneirot Halalu prayer is recited.
For more information read HERE
Friday, December 15, 2017
The Fourth Night Of Chanukah
Recite blessings number 1 and 2.
1. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.
1. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Meh-lech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-deh-sha-noo Beh-mitz-vo-tav Veh-tzi-va-noo Leh-had-lik NerCha-noo-kah.
2. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.
2. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-nu Meh-lech Ha-olam Sheh-a-sa Nee-sim La-avo-tei-noo Ba-ya-mim Ha-hem Bee-z’man Ha-zeh.
3. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.
3. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Me-lech Ha-olam Sheh-heh-cheh-ya-noo Veh-kee-yeh-ma-noo Veh-hee-gee-a-noo Liz-man Ha-zeh.
After kindling the lights, the Haneirot Halalu prayer is recited.
For more information read HERE
Thursday, December 14, 2017
The Third Night Of Chanukah
Recite blessings number 1 and 2.
1. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.
1. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Meh-lech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-deh-sha-noo Beh-mitz-vo-tav Veh-tzi-va-noo Leh-had-lik NerCha-noo-kah.
2. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.
2. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-nu Meh-lech Ha-olam Sheh-a-sa Nee-sim La-avo-tei-noo Ba-ya-mim Ha-hem Bee-z’man Ha-zeh.
3. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.
3. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Me-lech Ha-olam Sheh-heh-cheh-ya-noo Veh-kee-yeh-ma-noo Veh-hee-gee-a-noo Liz-man Ha-zeh.
After kindling the lights, the Haneirot Halalu prayer is recited.
For more information read HERE
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
The Second Night of Chanukah
Recite blessings number 1 and 2.
1. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.
1. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Meh-lech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-deh-sha-noo Beh-mitz-vo-tav Veh-tzi-va-noo Leh-had-lik NerCha-noo-kah.
2. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.
2. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-nu Meh-lech Ha-olam Sheh-a-sa Nee-sim La-avo-tei-noo Ba-ya-mim Ha-hem Bee-z’man Ha-zeh.
3. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.
3. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Me-lech Ha-olam Sheh-heh-cheh-ya-noo Veh-kee-yeh-ma-noo Veh-hee-gee-a-noo Liz-man Ha-zeh.
After kindling the lights, the Haneirot Halalu prayer is recited.
For more information read HERE
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
December 12th The First Night of Chanukah
On the first night of Chanukah (Tuesday, December 12, 2017) , recite all three blessings. On all subsequent nights, recite blessings number 1 and 2.
1. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.
1. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Meh-lech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-deh-sha-noo Beh-mitz-vo-tav Veh-tzi-va-noo Leh-had-lik Ner Cha-noo-kah.
2. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.
2. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-nu Meh-lech Ha-olam Sheh-a-sa Nee-sim La-avo-tei-noo Ba-ya-mim Ha-hem Bee-z’man Ha-zeh.
3. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.
3. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Me-lech Ha-olam Sheh-heh-cheh-ya-noo Veh-kee-yeh-ma-noo Veh-hee-gee-a-noo Liz-man Ha-zeh.
After kindling the lights, the Haneirot Halalu prayer is recited.
For more instructions read HERE
1. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.
1. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Meh-lech Ha-olam A-sher Ki-deh-sha-noo Beh-mitz-vo-tav Veh-tzi-va-noo Leh-had-lik Ner Cha-noo-kah.
2. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time.
2. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-nu Meh-lech Ha-olam Sheh-a-sa Nee-sim La-avo-tei-noo Ba-ya-mim Ha-hem Bee-z’man Ha-zeh.
3. Blessed are You, L‑rd our G‑d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.
3. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai Eh-lo-hei-noo Me-lech Ha-olam Sheh-heh-cheh-ya-noo Veh-kee-yeh-ma-noo Veh-hee-gee-a-noo Liz-man Ha-zeh.
After kindling the lights, the Haneirot Halalu prayer is recited.
For more instructions read HERE
What Is Hanukkah?
Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods.
The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple (as you’ll read below). Also spelled Hanukkah (or variations of that spelling), the Hebrew word is actually pronounced with a guttural, “kh” sound, kha-nu-kah, not tcha-new-kah.
For More Infor Read HERE
The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple (as you’ll read below). Also spelled Hanukkah (or variations of that spelling), the Hebrew word is actually pronounced with a guttural, “kh” sound, kha-nu-kah, not tcha-new-kah.
For More Infor Read HERE
Monday, December 11, 2017
Holiday Celebrations At #WPUserves
We here at #WPUserves want to get into the holiday spirits.
That means ALL the holidays. That's why over the next couple of weeks we will be passing along information on how to celebrate holidays on the appropriate days.
We are not raising one holiday above the others.
Anyone who feels as though we are choosing one over the others does so incorrectly.
We pass along information to the best of our abilities and knowledge.
At the end of the day, celebrate what you chose.
Try something new, or don't.
Its cool with us either way.
That means ALL the holidays. That's why over the next couple of weeks we will be passing along information on how to celebrate holidays on the appropriate days.
We are not raising one holiday above the others.
Anyone who feels as though we are choosing one over the others does so incorrectly.
We pass along information to the best of our abilities and knowledge.
At the end of the day, celebrate what you chose.
Try something new, or don't.
Its cool with us either way.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Read Three Articles: 12-5-17
Since CAB showed "Detroit" last night, here are some articles about the film
3 Reasons Why Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘Detroit’ Underperformed at the Box Office
Why Detroit Erupted
Detroit: A film by white people for white people
3 Reasons Why Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘Detroit’ Underperformed at the Box Office
Why Detroit Erupted
Detroit: A film by white people for white people
Monday, December 4, 2017
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