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Passover 2025: A Sacred Time of Reflection and Divine Reversal

Shalom Beloved, This year, Passover carried profound significance for our community. As we commemorated the Exodus of our ancestors from Egypt, I found myself on a personal and collective journey toward liberation—one that transcended the physical and entered the unseen spiritual realms. Passover is traditionally a time of remembrance, but this year it brought a deeper revelation. The Spirit of

A Little Sunlight and Sustainability Equals True Freedom

In a world where modern conveniences constantly surround us, it is easy to overlook the silent dangers lurking in our everyday lives. Recently, I came across a warning label on my dryer that read: “⚠️ Cancer & Reproductive Harm.” At that moment, I paused, questioning why—something as simple as drying clothes comes with a health warning. This realization sparked a

Restoring Our Community to Redeem Our Legacy

As we quickly move towards the end of our Ten for 10 this month, we are called to reflect not just on personal redemption but on the redemptive journey of our community and our people. Through Nigisti HiSmith Ministries, we are answering the prophetic call to gather, restore, and rebuild. We are a movement of truth-seekers, history-reclaimers, and Kingdom-builders, leading

Restoring the Heart to Redeem

The theme of redemption has always resonated deeply with me, and I find it being beautifully demonstrated by Ms. Kim Stringer, the leader of “Ten for 10″, a women’s prayer group where we anonymously lift each other up in prayer for the first 10 days of every month. Through this month, may the act of redemption serve as an invitation to

Embracing Transformation Through The Power of SESA WO SUBAN

As we’ve entered into a new year, a fresh season of hope and renewal beckons. It is a time to reflect on where we have been, envision where we are headed, and embrace the opportunities for transformation ahead. The Adinkra symbol SESA WO SUBAN offers a profound message for this moment. This symbolic representation of life transformation reminds us of

Kwanzaa: A Cultural Celebration of Heritage in the American Diaspora

Kwanzaa is a holiday that has become a symbol of unity, culture, and empowerment within the African American community and the broader African Diaspora. Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, Kwanzaa serves as both a celebration of African heritage and a reaffirmation of community values, offering a way for people to connect with their roots and work together towards

Love Revival: Healing and Hope in the Classroom

Revival has officially begun—the same revival I’ve dreamed of since childhood is now in my midst. Just yesterday, I partook in a miracle. My day job as a substitute teacher involves working in various schools around the city. I often gravitate toward the city’s most structurally vulnerable neighborhoods. This year, I’m teaching a middle school art class, which has its

NHM Praise Dance Ministry Begins in Tishrei (November) 2024: A Journey of Reflection, Healing, and Breaking Free from Cycles of Oppression

Introduction Tishrei, sometimes known as the “bitter month”. It is unique in the Jewish calendar as it stands without holidays. This is a time for deep introspection and resilience. In Jewish tradition, Tishrei is connected to water, specifically the rains that cleanse and renew the earth. For those in the Diaspora, this month symbolizes a call to pause, reflect, and