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 Umpja (Unity): Exemplified by K. C. Burton
K.C. Burton is a Senior Associate of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a private philanthropy dedicated to helping build better futures for disadvantaged children in the United States. ... Click here to read more.
 Kujichagulia (Self Determination): Exemplified by Haki R. Madhubuti
In 1967, Haki R. Madhubuti along with the help of Johari Amini (Jewel C. Latimore) and Carolyn Rodgers planted the roots of Third World Press. Third World Press is one of the nations oldest and well-respected independent publishers of Black thought and literature.... Click here to read more.
 Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) Exemplified by De Lacy Davis and Frederick Penn:
Known in the community as Brother De Lacy, Davis is not one to turn his back or hold his tongue in the face of injustice. Disturbed by the high incidence of police brutality in this country, Davis, at great risk to himself and his career, decided to tackle the problem head-on... Click here to read more.
 In spite of awards and media exposure Frederick Penn never loses sight of his mission: to instill and build literacy skills and self-esteem in children, young people and adults as a crucial first step toward positioning them to succeed in school and in life... Click here to read more.
 Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): Exemplified by Matah Founder Ken Bridges and FMS Founder Walid Petiri
The late Kenneth Bridges was the visionary creator of MATAH. Under his leadership, the MATAH became a Black Channel of Distribution, featuring hundreds of products made primarily by people of African descent and consumed primarily by people of African descent. Click here to read more.
 Walid Petiri is the President of Financial Management Strategies (FMS), a company that specializes in comprehensive wealth creation and wealth preservation for individuals and small businesses. He formed FMS to advise, inform and educate clients on how to obtain their desired level of wealth and success. Click here to read more.
 Nia (Purpose): Exemplified by Big Dog Riders The Big Dog Riders is a group of intellectual riders, who share a love of riding, seek to project and maintain a positive image (both physically and mentally) and who are especially dedicated to uplifting the African American community... Click here to read more.
 Kuumba (Creativity) Exemplified by Preston Mitchum, Jr. and William R. Roberts
Domestic violence is a way of life for more than one million Americans. Our society often sets this unspoken crisis aside, but Preston Mitchum strongly feels education and awareness could change the fate of many area victims... Click here to read more.
 William R. Roberts became involved with the Gospel Rescue Mission in 1998 after giving a speech on the history of his hometown. A man wanted a copy of the speech to share with his wife who was a therapist at the Mission. Roberts was invited to speak to the homeless men and later decided to work with (and mentor) them... Click here to read more.
 Imani (Faith): Exemplified by Richard Rowe
He has lectured locally and nationally on male responsibility, fatherhood, manhood, male-female relationships, self-esteem enhancement activities for male children, violence, and other topics related to male-female development... Click here to read more.
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