https://padlet.com/cedmonds16/sxy2tv0py76078hr en-us 2021-09-03 05:30:14 UTC 2025-12-30 20:22:08 UTC hello@padlet.com cedmonds16 https://padlet.com/cedmonds16/sxy2tv0py76078hr/wish/1714710783 I love this question, actually I based my soap company around my experiences with Ubuntu. When I was growing up my great-grandparents fed the community out of their backyard garden. I knew everyone on the street, it was like everyone kept an eye out for each other, and my elementary school was less than 500 ft away from my house. I learned so much there, but mainly what it means to truly be human by caring for another. I think this concept is alive and well in communities like Leimert Park.And I'm sure there are African American communities across the country keeping it alive. From what I experienced, covid brought people together more. I built a stronger relationship with my son's teachers, their daycare providers,and even family members. I became involved with the Compton Community Garden, different non-profit organizations, and different farmer's markets. This pandemic pushed me to become more active in my community where I experienced first hand acts of generosity. ]]> 2021-09-03 06:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cedmonds16/sxy2tv0py76078hr/wish/1714710783 cedmonds16 https://padlet.com/cedmonds16/sxy2tv0py76078hr/wish/1714769602 The concept of sharing things orally, sensitivity to emotional cues,rhythm, and balance with nature are somethings that African and African American cultures share. I think we are different when it comes to the way we incorporate spirituality into our lives. In African culture there is no separation, but here it most definitely is. For example, the beauty shop that was shown in the powerpoint had Allah in the name of the shop I have never seen that before. The concept of Ubuntu has helped to change my worldview from one that was self centered to one that is now open and willing to serve others. Prior to this chapter I understood what I do in the community as work that benefits them, but at the end pays me. Now I view it as us working for each other rather than me working in a community. I get the experience different people and have my energy reciprocated, its gratifying and grounding to have this every week. ]]> 2021-09-03 06:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cedmonds16/sxy2tv0py76078hr/wish/1714769602