Hey All!
Did you know:
Having the right to vote is a luxury?
In so many countries, sitting president’s constitution is eternal? They stay in office until they pass away.
Other countries around the world have no choice but to hierarchy of a ruling family?
If you are in a country where you have the right to vote, vote for those who don’t have a say in who leads them!
Vote because someone fought and bled for you to have that right.
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Last week we had the pleasure of releasing another episode of the Umuco Podcast with André Lovelle. He brought up fascinating concepts like how activism can look different for everyone and how important it is to have a hierarchy of values.
To the first point, it’s important to realize that anyone has the power to affect change. Engaging in activism does not necessarily require peaceful protesting, marching, etc. It could also mean setting up fundraising for non profits, getting involved in grassroots politics, or perhaps creating a podcast to voice your opinions and start dialogues.
Regardless if you’re young or old, a woman or a man, you have the potential to create the change we all want to see: a more just world where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and live beautiful lives.
And to the second point, we had rediscovered just how essential having a solid hierarchy of values is to leading a meaningful life that benefits anyone you come into contact with. In a world that can make it easy to forgo any personal values and stick to those that make life worth living.
Be kind and love one another.
“We cannot always let fear dictate how we interact with the world or how we live our lives. You cannot fully realize yourself if you are constantly operating through fear.”
- André Lovelle
JoAnne Bland
Next week, we have the honor of releasing another episode of a conversation we had with Joanne Bland, a Civil Rights hero! Joanne was gracious enough to walk us through her life as a key piece of the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama at an incredibly young age. The wealth of knowledge, stories, and advice she gives is truly a gem that anyone can learn from.
We understand that one of the best ways to move forward in life is to learn from the past. By speaking and listening to those who have set the foundation for change we then learn how to carry the torch for generations to come.