The November 18, 2020 edition of Africa400 discussed the Umoja Karamu/Unity Feast and its creator, Honored Ancestor Dr. Edward Sims Jr.

Dr. Edward Sims, Sociology Professor (transitioned 1996) Jr. and wife Deanna Jones Sims, Teacher (transitioned 1994)

Show hosts Mama Tomiko and Baba Ty’s Special Guests were Dr. and Mrs. Sims’ sons, Dr. Guy Sims and Dawaud Anyabwile, co-creator/writer and illustrator of Brotherman Comics; and nine-year-old Folasade Shabazz, author of the book Umoja Karamu, A Fun Feast for Family and Friends.

Dr. Guy Sims, Co-Creator and Writer

Dawaud Anyabwile, Illustrator

Folasade Shabazz, Author of Umoja Karamu

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The biography of this brilliant young Sista is related as follows in her new book:

Folasade Ramia Aza Shabazz is a homeschooled student who enjoys singing, dancing, cooking and having family and friends over for big parties.  She possesses a female warrior spirit, yet is as sweet as pie.  Umoja Karamu (The Black Family Ritual) is one of the little known holidays that brings Afrikan and Afrikan-American families throughout the diaspora together to remember our story and celebrate our victories.

Folasade writes books so that Afrikan girls and boys can see themselves and celebrate Afrikan/Afrikan-American culture.

This is her first book.  She lives with her parents and siblings in Richmond, Virginia.

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