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BREAKING...

Black women are more than twice as likely to die in childbirth as any other race. To help reduce that disparity, Jamaa Birth Village opened Missouri’s first midwifery school in Ferguson.

The Okunsola’s School of Traditional Midwifery will provide students a path toward becoming a certified midwife through African Indigenous and professional birthing methods.

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The Unlettered Ones

"Bible" (Christianity): Comprising the Old and New Testaments, it's the central religious text of Christianity”

"Qur'an" (Islam): The holy book of Islam, it's considered the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

"Bhagavad Gita" (Hinduism): Part of the Indian epic Mahabharata, it's a 700-verse text that's part of the Indian tradition of religious and philosophical literature.

"Tripitaka" (Buddhism): Also known as "Pali Canon", it's a collection of scriptures that forms the basis of Theravada Buddhism.

"Guru Granth Sahib" (Sikhism): The central religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign, and eternal living guru.

"Tao Te Ching" (Taoism): The central text of Taoism, traditionally credited to Laozi, a philosopher of ancient China.

"Torah" (Judaism): The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition, it has a range of meanings but usually refers to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

"Avesta" (Zoroastrianism): The primary collection of religious texts of Zoroastrianism, composed in the Avestan language.

"Kojiki" (Shinto): An early Japanese text that recounts mythology and historical legends.

"Book of the Dead" (Ancient Egyptian religion): An ancient Egyptian funerary text, used from the beginning of the New Kingdom (around 1550 BCE) to around 50 BCE.

"Analects" (Confucianism): A collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his contemporaries.

"Dhammapada" (Buddhism): One of the best-known books in the Pali Tipitaka, the sacred scriptures of Theravada Buddhism.

"Upanishads" (Hinduism): A collection of ancient Sanskrit texts that contain some of the central philosophical concepts of Hinduism.

"The Vedas" (Hinduism): The oldest scriptures of Hinduism, containing hymns, prayers, and ritual texts.

"Hadith" (Islam): The sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad, serving as an important source of Islamic law and moral guidance.

"The Book of Changes (I Ching)" (Taoism & Confucianism): An ancient Chinese divination text and the oldest of the Chinese classics.

"The Talmud" (Judaism): A central text of Rabbinic Judaism, it contains the teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis on a variety of subjects.

"The Book of Mormon" (Latter Day Saints): Regarded by followers as a volume of holy scripture comparable to the Bible.

"The Zend Avesta" (Zoroastrianism): The sacred writings of Zoroastrianism, composed in the earlier language of the Avestan people.

"Sumerian King List" and "Enûma Eliš" (Ancient Sumerian Texts): The Sumerian King List is an ancient manuscript originally recorded in the Sumerian language, listing kings of Sumer from Sumerian and neighboring dynasties, their supposed reign lengths, and the locations of kingship. The Enûma Eliš is the Babylonian creation myth, featuring deities such as Anu, Enlil, and Ea (Enki). These texts provide a fascinating glimpse into ancient Mesopotamian mythology and history.

"Book of Enoch" (Judeo-Christian Tradition): This is an ancient Jewish religious work, ascribed to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. It is not part of the biblical canon as used by Jews, apart from Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jews). Most Christian denominations and traditions may accept the Books of Enoch as having some historical or theological interest and while the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church consider the books canonical, other Christian groups regard them as non-canonical or non-inspired.

These texts includes works by the Bahá'í Faith's founder, Bahá'u'lláh, as well as by other central figures such as the Báb and 'Abdu'l-Bahá.

"Kitab-i-Aqdas" (The Most Holy Book) by Bahá'u'lláh: Considered the central book of Bahá'í laws.

"Kitab-i-Iqan" (The Book of Certitude) by Bahá'u'lláh: It explains the religious history and prophecies of the Bahá'í Faith.

"The Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys" by Bahá'u'lláh: These are two distinct, but related, mystical works.

"Epistle to the Son of the Wolf" by Bahá'u'lláh: It's the last major work of Bahá'u'lláh, containing summaries of many aspects of his teachings.

"Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh": A compilation of significant excerpts from Bahá'u'lláh's writings.

"Some Answered Questions" by 'Abdu'l-Bahá: It consists of explanations to questions about religion, philosophy, and science.

"The Dawn-Breakers" by Nabil-i-Azam: An extensive historical account of the early days of the Bahá'í Faith.

: Our Daily Dose of Soul

"In the face of adversity, we rise. Despite attempts to fracture our spirits, we find strength in unity. We've journeyed through a system that aimed to stifle us, yet we continue to dream, fight, and create. We build, not just for ourselves, but for those to come. Our resilience is testament to our determination, and our passion fuels our desire for justice and equality.

The past has been full of hardships, but as we've seen, old systems crumble, making room for new beginnings. As we envision and construct a world of equity and respect, we must remain vigilant and committed to uplifting each other. It's a shared responsibility. Every step taken towards progress, every voice raised in protest, every idea birthed in pursuit of liberation, adds a stone to the kingdom we are building.

We cannot let division tear us apart. We must rise above negativity, stand firm against those who seek to undermine us, and focus on fostering a community grounded in solidarity, love, and progress. For every setback, let there be ten triumphs. For every fear, let there be an overwhelming surge of courage.

The sun is setting on the old ways and rising on the dawn of a new era. An era shaped by our hands, our minds, and our hearts.

So let's move forward, united, towards a future of our making. This is our time. This is our moment. And no force can stop a people united.

Paladon's words resonate with us, and we must all strive to build the kingdom we deserve. Our collective soul is in the struggle and our victory is in our unity.

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Tyree and Nik
Fulfillers of Glory

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A rookie season for the record books 🏆

Olivia Miles is your 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year! Averaging 19.8 PPG, 4.7 RPG and 6.0 APG, Miles made history by setting the WNBA rookie single-season scoring record!

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