Afro Storybook: Collective Wisdom & Revelations From Africa and Her Diaspora

Part 7: Hopes, Inspirations, & Projects To Create A Better World

In Part 7, we discuss inspiring stories and projects from these incredible individuals who are making a positive impact in their communities such as: supporting communities, teaching through music, designing African print clothing, promoting organic farming, and advocating for literacy and education. Afro Storybook: Collective Wisdom and Revelations From Africa and Her Diaspora Stories of Africans and her Diaspora across the world, including elders, children, creatives, spiritual practitioners, activists, land-workers, and scholars. Part 1: Welcome Family Part 2: Culture, Identity, and Racial Awareness Part 3: People, Relationships, Family, & Community Part 4: Self Expression, Ancestry, Spirituality, and Religion Part 5: Nourishment: Food, Music, Land Part 6: The Challenges Part 7: Hopes, Inspirations, & Projects To Create A Better World Credits:  This is a production of the ⁠Moon Garden Temple⁠ and the ⁠⁠⁠Woke Wisdom Podcast.⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.wokewisdompodcast.com/] Host/Producer: Alexandra Loves~Aya Irowiosa Find me at:⁠⁠ www.moongardentemple.com ⁠⁠⁠ [https://themoongardentemple.com/] Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ @tranquilbadassery⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tranquilbadassery] Special thanks to: ⁠⁠⁠Portland Regional Art Council ⁠⁠⁠ [https://racc.org/]for the initial funding for this project and ⁠⁠7VISION Studios⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.sevenvisionstudios.com/] for tech access and support. Big thanks to ⁠⁠⁠Quincy Davis ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/quincydavismusic/]for the original theme and soundscape music. My guests are: ⁠⁠⁠Alain 'Fusion' Clapham⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iitstagram/], Judy Kalunga Kavwele, ⁠⁠⁠Mic Crenshaw⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/miccrenshaw/?hl=en], Jibori Abla Yvette, ⁠⁠⁠Cheick Hamala Diabate⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/cheickhamaladiabate/],⁠⁠⁠ Rachel Bashabe⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/veryldesigns/?hl=en], Belén Ramirez, ⁠⁠⁠Andrea Sugarblack Encinas⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/andreaencinasarts], ⁠⁠⁠Olutosin Oladosu Adebowale⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/olutosin/photos_of] To learn more about my guests, their projects, and where to find them, please go to the website: ⁠⁠⁠www.wokewisdompodcast.com⁠⁠ [https://www.wokewisdompodcast.com/home-1] Support at Patreon: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/WWPP⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/WWPP]

Part 6: The Challenges

In Part 6 we explore the challenges including issues related to agriculture, crime and violence, environmental sustainability, financial markets, gender equality, healthcare, education, and digital literacy. Afro Storybook: Collective Wisdom and Revelations From Africa and Her Diaspora Stories of Africans and her Diaspora across the world, including elders, children, creatives, spiritual practitioners, activists, land-workers, and scholars. Part 1: Welcome Family Part 2: Culture, Identity, and Racial Awareness Part 3: People, Relationships, Family, & Community Part 4: Self Expression, Ancestry, Spirituality, and Religion Part 5: Nourishment: Food, Music, Land Part 6: The Challenges Part 7: Hopes, Inspirations, & Projects To Create A Better World Credits:  This is a production of the ⁠Moon Garden Temple⁠ and the ⁠⁠⁠Woke Wisdom Podcast.⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.wokewisdompodcast.com/] Host/Producer: Alexandra Loves~Aya Irowiosa Find me at:⁠⁠ www.themoongardentemple.com ⁠⁠⁠ [https://themoongardentemple.com/] Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ @tranquilbadassery⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tranquilbadassery] Special thanks to: ⁠⁠⁠Portland Regional Art Council ⁠⁠⁠ [https://racc.org/]for the initial funding for this project and ⁠⁠7VISION Studios⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.sevenvisionstudios.com/] for tech access and support. Big thanks to ⁠⁠⁠Quincy Davis ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/quincydavismusic/]for the original theme and soundscape music. My guests are: ⁠⁠⁠Alain 'Fusion' Clapham⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iitstagram/], Judy Kalunga Kavwele, ⁠⁠⁠Mic Crenshaw⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/miccrenshaw/?hl=en], Jibori Abla Yvette, ⁠⁠⁠Cheick Hamala Diabate⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/cheickhamaladiabate/],⁠⁠⁠ Rachel Bashabe⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/veryldesigns/?hl=en], Belén Ramirez, ⁠⁠⁠Andrea Sugarblack Encinas⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/andreaencinasarts], ⁠⁠⁠Olutosin Oladosu Adebowale⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/olutosin/photos_of] To learn more about my guests, their projects, and where to find them, please go to the website: ⁠⁠⁠www.wokewisdompodcast.com⁠⁠ [https://www.wokewisdompodcast.com/home-1] Support at Patreon: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/WWPP⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/WWPP]

Part 5: Nourishment: Food, Music, Land

In Part 5 we immerse oursevles in the captivating stories and wisdom of our people. We explore the vibrant connections between nourishment, music, and our ancestral lands. Get ready to dance to Afrobeats, savor mouthwatering and African dishes. Afro Storybook: Collective Wisdom and Revelations From Africa and Her Diaspora Stories of Africans and her Diaspora across the world, including elders, children, creatives, spiritual practitioners, activists, land-workers, and scholars. Part 1: Welcome Family Part 2: Culture, Identity, and Racial Awareness Part 3: People, Relationships, Family, & Community Part 4: Self Expression, Ancestry, Spirituality, and Religion Part 5: Nourishment: Food, Music, Land Part 6: The Challenges Part 7: Hopes, Inspirations, & Projects To Create A Better World Credits:  This is a production of the ⁠Moon Garden Temple⁠ and the ⁠⁠⁠Woke Wisdom Podcast.⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.wokewisdompodcast.com/] Host/Producer: Alexandra Loves~Aya Irowiosa Find me at:⁠⁠ www.themoongardentemple.com ⁠⁠⁠ [https://themoongardentemple.com/] Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ @tranquilbadassery⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tranquilbadassery] Special thanks to: ⁠⁠⁠Portland Regional Art Council ⁠⁠⁠ [https://racc.org/]for the initial funding for this project and ⁠⁠7VISION Studios⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.sevenvisionstudios.com/] for tech access and support. Big thanks to ⁠⁠⁠Quincy Davis ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/quincydavismusic/]for the original theme and soundscape music. My guests are: ⁠⁠⁠Alain 'Fusion' Clapham⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iitstagram/], Judy Kalunga Kavwele, ⁠⁠⁠Mic Crenshaw⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/miccrenshaw/?hl=en], Jibori Abla Yvette, ⁠⁠⁠Cheick Hamala Diabate⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/cheickhamaladiabate/],⁠⁠⁠ Rachel Bashabe⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/veryldesigns/?hl=en], Belén Ramirez, ⁠⁠⁠Andrea Sugarblack Encinas⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/andreaencinasarts], ⁠⁠⁠Olutosin Oladosu Adebowale⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/olutosin/photos_of] To learn more about my guests, their projects, and where to find them, please go to the website: ⁠⁠⁠www.wokewisdompodcast.com⁠⁠ [https://www.wokewisdompodcast.com/home-1] Support at Patreon: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/WWPP⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/WWPP]

Part 4: Self Expression, Ancestry, Spirituality, and Religion

In Part 4 we discuss passionate views on spirituality, ancestors, and tradition. All of the guests have close relationships with religion, spirituality, and/or ancestors, highlighting the diversity of beliefs and practices across different cultures and regions. Afro Storybook: Collective Wisdom and Revelations From Africa and Her Diaspora Stories of Africans and her Diaspora across the world, including elders, children, creatives, spiritual practitioners, activists, land-workers, and scholars. Part 1: Welcome Family Part 2: Culture, Identity, and Racial Awareness Part 3: People, Relationships, Family, & Community Part 4: Self Expression, Ancestry, Spirituality, and Religion Part 5: Nourishment: Food, Music, Land Part 6: The Challenges Part 7: Hopes, Inspirations, & Projects To Create A Better World Credits:  This is a production of the ⁠Moon Garden Temple⁠ and the ⁠⁠⁠Woke Wisdom Podcast.⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.wokewisdompodcast.com/] Host/Producer: Alexandra Loves~Aya Irowiosa Find me at:⁠⁠ www.themoongardentemple.com ⁠⁠⁠ [https://themoongardentemple.com/] Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ @tranquilbadassery⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tranquilbadassery] Special thanks to: ⁠⁠⁠Portland Regional Art Council ⁠⁠⁠ [https://racc.org/]for the initial funding for this project and ⁠⁠7VISION Studios⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.sevenvisionstudios.com/] for tech access and support. Big thanks to ⁠⁠⁠Quincy Davis ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/quincydavismusic/]for the original theme and soundscape music. My guests are: ⁠⁠⁠Alain 'Fusion' Clapham⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iitstagram/], Judy Kalunga Kavwele, ⁠⁠⁠Mic Crenshaw⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/miccrenshaw/?hl=en], Jibori Abla Yvette, ⁠⁠⁠Cheick Hamala Diabate⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/cheickhamaladiabate/],⁠⁠⁠ Rachel Bashabe⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/veryldesigns/?hl=en], Belén Ramirez, ⁠⁠⁠Andrea Sugarblack Encinas⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/andreaencinasarts], ⁠⁠⁠Olutosin Oladosu Adebowale⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/olutosin/photos_of] To learn more about my guests, their projects, and where to find them, please go to the website: ⁠⁠⁠www.wokewisdompodcast.com⁠⁠ [https://www.wokewisdompodcast.com/home-1] Support at Patreon: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/WWPP⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/WWPP]

Part 3: People, Relationships, Family, & Community

In Part 3 we explore the importance of familial and communal connections, share personal experiences, and address the impact of colonialism on community and family dynamics. We connect as a family community regardless of geographical location. Afro Storybook: Collective Wisdom and Revelations From Africa and Her Diaspora Stories of Africans and her Diaspora across the world, including elders, children, creatives, spiritual practitioners, activists, land-workers, and scholars. Part 1: Welcome Family Part 2: Culture, Identity, and Racial Awareness Part 3: People, Relationships, Family, & Community Part 4: Self Expression, Ancestry, Spirituality, and Religion Part 5: Nourishment: Food, Music, Land Part 6: The Challenges Part 7: Hopes, Inspirations, & Projects To Create A Better World Credits:  This is a production of the ⁠Moon Garden Temple⁠ and the ⁠⁠⁠Woke Wisdom Podcast.⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.wokewisdompodcast.com/] Host/Producer: Alexandra Loves~Aya Irowiosa Find me at:⁠⁠ www.themoongardentemple.com ⁠⁠⁠ [https://themoongardentemple.com/] Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ @tranquilbadassery⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tranquilbadassery] Special thanks to: ⁠⁠⁠Portland Regional Art Council ⁠⁠⁠ [https://racc.org/]for the initial funding for this project and ⁠⁠7VISION Studios⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.sevenvisionstudios.com/] for tech access and support. Big thanks to ⁠⁠⁠Quincy Davis ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/quincydavismusic/]for the original theme and soundscape music. My guests are: ⁠⁠⁠Alain 'Fusion' Clapham⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/iitstagram/], Judy Kalunga Kavwele, ⁠⁠⁠Mic Crenshaw⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/miccrenshaw/?hl=en], Jibori Abla Yvette, ⁠⁠⁠Cheick Hamala Diabate⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/cheickhamaladiabate/],⁠⁠⁠ Rachel Bashabe⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/veryldesigns/?hl=en], Belén Ramirez, ⁠⁠⁠Andrea Sugarblack Encinas⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/andreaencinasarts], ⁠⁠⁠Olutosin Oladosu Adebowale⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/olutosin/photos_of] To learn more about my guests, their projects, and where to find them, please go to the website: ⁠⁠⁠www.wokewisdompodcast.com⁠⁠ [https://www.wokewisdompodcast.com/home-1] Support at Patreon: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/WWPP⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/WWPP]