The principle for Dec. 31 is 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. Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture . He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State University...
Jan 01, 2025•14 min
The principle for Dec. 30 is Nia (Purpose) : To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture . He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State University...
Dec 30, 2024•15 min
The principle for Dec. 29 is Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture . He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State University—Long Beach. He is chair ...
Dec 29, 2024•16 min
The principle for Dec. 28 is Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brother's and sister's problems our problems and to solve them together. Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture . He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at Californ...
Dec 28, 2024•14 min
The principle for Dec. 27 is Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves. Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture . He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State University—Long Beach. He is chair of the Organi...
Dec 27, 2024•16 min
The principle for Dec. 26 is Umoja (Unity): To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture . He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State University—Long Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National...
Dec 27, 2024•17 min
On February 21, 2024, Joy Reid was honored by the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference for her bestselling book, and for her role in the Ceasefire music video. Here is the conversation between Joy, Reena Evers, the daughter of Medgar and Myrlie Evers, and Rev. Mark. Medgar & Myrlie is available wherever books are sold. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr
Markos and Rev. Mark examine the apparent slippage in numbers for the Democratic coalition that previously secured Biden's presidency. Despite the Democrats efforts, the nation experienced a conservative shift, with Trump gaining unexpected traction among low-propensity voters in rural areas.One revelation from the election is the curious shift in high voter turnout benefiting Republicans—a departure from historical trends favoring Democrats. Dramatically, Trump has managed to win over a signifi...
Nov 27, 2024•55 min
Markos and Rev. Mark examine turnout among key Democratic demographics, despite unprecedented enthusiasm and fundraising efforts, and specifically, why Latinos and white women, did not vote as expected. Markos shares insights into cultural aspects that might influence voting behaviors, particularly within the Latino community. Drawing parallels with his home country of El Salvador, he suggests how issues of safety and conservatism could sway voter attitudes, noting that Trump's promises of econo...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Markos joins for a Special Edition of Thursday Kos to discuss the Presidential, House and Senate races on the last weekend before Election Day. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 02, 2024•56 min
Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, and Robert James, II, President of Carver Financial Corporation join. Jobs The Black unemployment rate was 5.7% in September, near historic lows. The Black unemployment rate was 9.3% when President Biden took office. 2023 was the lowest year for Black unemployment on record. 16 million jobs have been created since President Biden took office, including nearly 2.4 million jobs for Black workers—achieving one of the lowest gaps between Black and White unemp...
Nov 01, 2024•37 min
Also, young men are attracted to the political strongman, yet they aren't showing up to early vote as much as women are. Also, how are Latino and Arab voters trending toward the candidates? 12 days til Election Day! Markos joins for Thursday Kos! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 24, 2024•49 min
Monifa Bandele of Moms Rising joins, TELL CONGRESS: Pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus! Another Woman Dies During Childbirth at a Troubled Brooklyn Hospital Family of woman who died after C-section plans legal action against Woodhull Hospital Brooklyn Doctor Under Investigation in Sha-asia Washington’s Death During Childbirth Doctors Give Black Women Unneeded C-Sections to Fill Operating Rooms, Study Suggests Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...
Oct 08, 2024•38 min
Newly-elected and First African American Service Employees International Union President April Verrett joins and pays tribute to Coaliton of Black Trade Unionists Founder William Lucy, Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 07, 2024•28 min
Labor Secretary Julie Su joins. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 04, 2024•12 min
Markos joins for this week's Thursday Kos, and breaks down the latest Cook Political Report which says Harris is leading in every battleground state, except GA. She's erased Trump's six point lead and the two are tied for the most trustworthy to handle inflation. The 37% of voters who thought the economy was getting better or was staying the same in May, has grown to 46%. As the gap between those who think inflation is getting better or staying the same and those who think it’s getting worse has...
Oct 03, 2024•47 min
Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention Deputy Director Greg Jackson and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Micheal Regan join Rev. Mark. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 27, 2024•31 min
On this week's #ThursdayKos, Markos and Rev. Mark, assess current voter turnout, the strategies of both the Harris and Trump campaigns, and the importance of mobilizing key demographic groups, including African American, Latino, and young voters for Harris, and white voters for Trump. They also highlight issues within the current campaign strategies, particularly the lack of investment in African American media and voter turnout on the part of the Harris campaign. Also, the surprising competitiv...
Sep 26, 2024•32 min
Markos joins for #ThursdayKos Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 19, 2024•44 min
The Democratic National Committee Member, the President of the National Urban League, and the former Mayor of South Carolina, respectively, join National Newspaper Publishers Association President the Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. and Rev. Mark at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 18, 2024•19 min
Dietra Trent, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on HBCU's announces the Biden-Harris Administration's$1.3 Billion in Additional Funding for HBCUs; former Commerce Secretary Willam Daley on the Presidential campaign; and A'Shanti Golar, President of Emerge , on training Democratic women to run for office. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 17, 2024•22 min
The DNC Chair joins. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 13, 2024•20 min
Markos of DailyKos joins Rev. Mark for this week's #ThursdayKos! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 12, 2024•46 min
The New Jersey Governor discusses the campaign, and the founder of Freedom Road addresses the elephant in the room--Gaza--with the Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. and Stacy Brown, President and National Correspondent, respectively, of the National Newspaper Publisher Association, and Rev. Mark at the DNC Convention in Chicago. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 09, 2024•24 min
Markos joins this week's #ThursdayKos with the latest aggregate polling, and projects MI and WI for Harris with AZ, GA, NC, NV and PA still in play. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 05, 2024•57 min
Nevada Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno and Kansas Democratic Party Chair Jeanna Repass sit down with National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., NNPA Board Chair Bobby Henry and Rev. Mark at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 04, 2024•29 min
The former Wisconsin Democratic Senate Nominee and the former Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, respectively, join Rev. Mark and the Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, during the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 03, 2024•30 min
Markos and Rev. Mark recap the DNC and preview post-Labor Day polls on this week's Thursday Kos Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 29, 2024•27 min
OneGoal CEO Melissa Connelly on ensuring all students have an equitable opportunity to earn a postsecondary degree or credential through working with students from their junior year through college, offering a credit-bearing course and ongoing mentorship. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 16, 2024•29 min
Markos and Rev. Mark preview the 2024 Democratic National Convention on #ThursdayKos. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 15, 2024•49 min
