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Kwanzaa Day 7 - Imani (Faith)


The final principle of Kwanzaa is upon us, as we come to an end of our week long celebration. Kwanzaa is closed out with Imani: Faith. No dogma or doctrine here, just a moment to “believe with all our hearts in our people and the righteousness and victory of our struggle".

In The Black Candle, a 2008 documentary on Kwanzaa, narrated by the late Dr. Maya Angelou, she explains, “While the first principle of Umoja brings us closer and harnesses our strength, the last principle, Imani, inspires us and sustains our togetherness. Let us have faith in ourselves, in our creator, in our mothers and fathers, in our grandmothers and grandfathers, in our elders, and in our future–knowing that we are more than keepers of our brothers and sisters, we are our brothers and sisters.” 

There is no better way to end our time celebrating than to "believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle." There are two facets to today's principle - having faith in our people and faith in our struggle. Today, we hope you all are able to find a moment in which you can reflect on your faith. May you find faith in yourselves and your community. For without faith, nothing is possible. To hear more about today's principle, listen to this NPR podcast about Imani and its meaning.

Thank you for joining us in this beautiful celebration of African cultures. We wish you all a blessed Kwanzaa and New Year. May you enter this new season refreshed and renewed. Day 6 is below.
Kwanzaa Day 6 - Kuumba (Creativity)


Today marks the second to last day of Kwanzaa, a holiday celebrating African families, communities and cultures. The principle for today is Kuumba, which represents creativity.

The intentions of today are to do "as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it". It also serves as a reminder to use the talents within to beautify and inspire the world at large, while understanding the importance of preserving the Earth for generations to come. 

Dig into your creative side today and try learning a new skill! Are there local groups that need support? How can you beautify your community? Perhaps you can support those who are experiencing homeless with care packages or food. Maybe there is an avenue to work with kids and support their learning. Whatever you are called to do, pursue things that will help future generations to come and will leave your space more beautiful.

The GlobalMindED Inclusive Success NetworkTM had another banner year of growth, impact, and outcomes for First Generation, poverty-affected and minoritized students. Here are some of the highlights: 
 
  • Return of in-person GlobalMindED conference with record attendance and the largest First Gen Leadership Class ever of 122 student leaders. See PhD Project brief video of the event. 
  • Our fourth annual Inclusive Leader Awards recognized 15 DEIB leaders across sectors.
  • Almost all our 100+ panels and sessions of 2022 featured a student. 
  • Of the 300+ speakers, 73% were diverse leaders sharing their thoughts. 
  • We held our first Industry Marketplace Career Exploration Arena at GlobalMindED 2022 with 40 companies, giving K-12, college students, educators, and leaders a way to learn about emerging fields and careers. Join us for the next one at GlobalMindED 2023. 
  • Our first satellite event at Georgia Institute of Tech was livestreamed via the Atlanta PBS affiliate. 
  • We became an official initiative of the Foundation for the Support the United Nations (FSUN) and will hold our first UN event on March 22, 2023. 
  • ·We served ten colleges with the GlobalMindED Success Collaborative connecting students at each HBCU, MSI, HIS and Tribal College with role models, mentors, internships, and jobs. 
  • We had partners/volunteers from Microsoft, Salesforce, Rubrik, HP, Stanford MBA and more. 
  • We spoke at the White House Initiative for HBCUs with sponsor Hewlett Packard. 
  • Our team, Board, Colorado Board and Executive Leadership Council are all majority diverse serving a majority diverse population of emerging leaders. 
  • We continued to publish our daily newsletter and conduct monthly virtual Equity events, led by people of color with majority diverse panelists and students. These are the role models for our students.
  • Our annual operating budget increased by 67% emerging COVID strong. 
  • We doubled our staff from four to eight as we grow to scale our impact. 
  • Our Young Professionals grew to 40 strong, with a ten-person leadership cabinet made up of, but not limited to, graduates of our programs who are now working professionals.  
  • Since 2015, we have successfully connected 1,200+ students to internships and jobs. 
  • Our founder, Carol Carter, was recognized as one of the Most Powerful Women in Denver by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce and one of the Most Admired CEOs by the Denver Business Journal. 
 
We are grateful for the support, inclusive leadership, and financial contributions of our community and sponsors who work tirelessly to open doors for the students we serve, the institutions who support them, and the businesses and non-profits who are committed to hiring a capable, diverse talent pipeline.  We look forward to seeing all of you June 7-9 at our best event yet, GlobalMindED 2023 - Transforming Boundaries: Creating Systemic Access and Equity. The Inclusive Leaders Awards Dinner is June 7, followed by the conference June 8- 9 at the Denver Downtown Sheraton.  
Join us in Denver June 7-9 for GlobalMindED 2023
June 2022 Conference Summary in Photos and Videos
We had an inspiring conference in June after two years of virtual gatherings due to COVID. If you missed that, you can still be a part of the experience through the photos from the 2022 GlobalMindED conference, as well as seeing the completedto program for connections and inspiration.



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Honoring the 2022 Inclusive Leader Award Winners. Please see their stories:
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