On March 18 & 19, 2023, The All African People’s Development & Empowerment Project (AAPDEP) will host our first International Conference to build Project Black Ankh. The conference will take place at the beautiful Akwaaba Hall, located inside the St. Louis Uhuru House, the headquarters of the African People’s Socialist Party and the international Uhuru...
Zenzele Consignment Update
Uhuru! On behalf of the All African People’s Development & Empowerment Project (AAPDEP) and the Zenzele Consignment Team, I want to thank everyone who has been on this journey with us toward our opening. Since we announced our intentions to open Zenzele Consignment as an economic institution and fundraiser for the programs of AAPDEP, we...
Haiti Prison Break – 174 inmates escape after killing guard
haiti-prison-break_-174-inmates-escape-after-killing-guard-cnn-com Haiti has been under the attack of white colonial power for far too long. Africans everywhere are rising up to be free from African colonial domination. (CNN)A manhunt is underway after 174 inmates escaped from a prison in Haiti following a riot during which one guard was killed, authorities said. The prison break occurred at...
How to Make Your Own Cloth Face masks in 3 Different Sizes!
A 2013 study by the Disaster Medicine and Public Health Department entitled Testing the Efficacy of Homemade Masks: Would They Protect in an Influenza Pandemic? revealed that homemade face masks, constructed out of household materials were still effective in reducing aerosol transmission of droplet-spread communicable diseases. The study involved 21 healthy volunteers; 12 men and 9 women aged between...
Ignore Rumors, Urban Myths, Conspiracy Theories and Avoid People Who Spread Them
MOST COMMON COVID-19 MYTHS A vaccine to cure COVID-19 is available. False There is no vaccine for the new coronavirus right now. Scientists have already beings will take many months. You can protect yourself from COVID-19 by swallowing or gargling with bleach, taking acetic acid or steroids, or using essential oils, salt water, ethanol or...
Stress and Children
Children mirror behaviors they observe from adults. This is especially true of our responses to stressful situation like those caused by COVID-19. Common Signs of Distress in the Young Excessive crying or irritation Bedwetting, toileting accidents Unhealthy eating Irregular sleeping patterns Acting out or irritability in teens Unexplained headache or body pains Alcohol, tobacco or...
KEEPING CAREGIVERS HEALTHY
Stress, Anxiety & Depression Feeling overwhelmed Sad or Depressed? Thinking of harming yourself or others? Reach Out to Someone: Call a Friend or Family Member Or Call Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 1 (800) 827-8255 (TALK) Text: TalkWithUs to 66746 National Hotline: 1-800-662-4357 (HELP) TTY: 1 800-487-4889 Contact the National Domestic Violence 1-800-799-7233 ...
Thermometers: Taking Temperatures and Proper Sanitation
How To Clean Two Types For Safe Use Direct contact thermometers come into direct contact with your body Choose a brand that includes a special storage case or cap that fits over the portion of the thermometer that is placed inside the mouth or against the skin. Always keep it stored with the cap. Always...