This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ubuntuvillageusa.org/2022/01/31/meditation-in-schools-to-deal-with-anger-frustration-and-anxiety/

Think about what you’re passionate about and how you could get involved with a local initiative that would contribute to your area’s overall betterment. Volunteering is not just good for your own personal well-being; it helps to strengthen communities and can even lead to bigger opportunities. If you want to make a difference in your neighborhood, find out what volunteer events are taking place near you—and get involved!This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ubuntuvillageusa.org/2022/01/28/how-one-person-can-do-something-for-the-betterment-of-the-community/

A lack of public restrooms can lead to more than just a serious case of small-bladder syndrome. It’s an added hardship for homeless people who can’t afford a membership at a gym or coffee shop that provides access to restrooms, and an accessibility issue for those with disabilities—the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses to provide equal access, including accessible toilets. As a matter of fact, a recent shigella outbreak among the homeless coincides with public restroom closures.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ubuntuvillageusa.org/2022/01/27/public-bathrooms-are-scarce-in-seattle-what-are-the-consequences/

Ubuntu Village has set up a fund for 20 of these children in Nakuru. https://ubuntu-village-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/151781-kenya-cares-ubuntu-village-mbogo-farms

Love and peace are two of the most powerful emotions humans can experience. Unfortunately, it seems that these feelings have become increasingly scarce in the modern world, with chaos and hatred appearing to be on the rise instead. Love and peace mean different things to different people, but each person who truly wishes to spread love and peace should follow this list of practical suggestions for how to bring more love and peace into your own life, as well as into the lives of others you meet along the way! With enough people practicing these suggestions, we can start making real progress toward creating a better world filled with love and peace!

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ubuntuvillageusa.org/2022/01/26/love-where-art-thou/

Africa and its people have been treated differently by both the Western and Eastern countries of the world. However, in recent years the West seems to be becoming more and more involved with developing Africa, while the East has always seemed to want to exploit Africa’s resources. Is there one of these approaches that is better than the other?

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ubuntuvillageusa.org/2022/01/19/are-the-east-and-west-a-hindrance-or-blessing-for-africa/

Collective economics are an alternative economic system to capitalism and communism, popularized by the economist Michael Albert and his group, the Participatory Economics Foundation (Parecon). The main premise of collective economics is that people should be rewarded with income for their time and effort, not for what they own. This concept may resonate with black workers in America because of their history of exploitation based on skin color alone. Collective economics could also help to combat poverty since it would be similar to a universal basic income in that all citizens would receive money based on need rather than merit.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ubuntuvillageusa.org/2022/01/17/ideas-for-collective-economics/

Thefts on trains in Los Angeles County may lead to Union Pacific not operating there, the railroad said in statements to the media Tuesday. The containers and trains are locked but can be broken into, leading to losses that range from $10,000 to $200,000 per heist, Union Pacific spokesman Jeff DeGraff told NBC4 Southern California. He also blamed lax prosecution of crimes that may have led to the thefts, including drug use and sales of stolen goods from railroad cargo containers. 

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ubuntuvillageusa.org/2022/01/17/thefts-on-trains-in-l-a-county-may-lead-to-union-pacific-not-operating-there/

Cancel culture, or the idea that someone’s past actions should be grounds for boycotting them has been all over the news lately. The debate started when James Gunn was fired from Disney after old tweets of his resurfaced where he made controversial comments about pedophilia and rape. Now, many other celebrities are being forced to deal with cancel culture on a daily basis as their past actions are brought to light through social media. But what exactly is cancel culture? How do you know if you should give into it or if you should fight back? And how can you avoid becoming the victim of cancel culture?

The world’s homeless children are growing at an alarming rate, and the problem of child homelessness in Africa has received little attention from the media or the public. With local charities ill-equipped to deal with the growing number of children on the streets, it’s time for the world to take notice and take action to prevent more children from becoming homeless in Africa and around the world.