Episodes

  • Introducting Five Minute Mysteries w/ Kiddy Casey!
    Aug 28 2023
    We've got some exciting news for you. Take a listen to my good friend Kiddy Casey and her brand new show Five Minute Mysteries. Listen in as Kiddy Casey investigates ALL of life’s mysteries. That means everything from ancient puzzles, to creepy cryptid encounters, and mind-boggling science secrets. No matter how big or wild the mystery may be, Kiddy Casey is always on the case! And you can join the case too! Check out Five Minute Mysteries right now! The all new Five Minute Mysteries is now available on Apple and Spotify! Make sure you follow now to get two new episodes a week.
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    5 mins
  • The Charm Words Book Now Available
    Nov 22 2022
    Hey ABF Family! It’s important that we feed ourselves daily reminders to be good to ourselves and others. Our podcast, Charm Words, promotes mindfulness and positive affirmations to help children and their families to be their best selves on a daily basis. ABF listeners have the chance to grab an exclusive, limited-time offer on a companion Charm Words book! Its compact size makes it perfect for travel so that your little one can bring it everywhere they go! Whether it’s at home, or in the car alongside our host Zola, you can practice becoming your best self with this gift. Be sure to order your copy today on CharmWords.com while supplies last!
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    1 min
  • New Season of African Folktales Available Now!
    Feb 4 2021
    Whether you are new to the series or just finding out about it now, it's the perfect time to jump in. If you loved Kwanzaa Time then you will love African Folktales. In every episode, you will go on an adventure with Ms. JoJo to different towns and kingdoms in Africa. In each episode listeners learn an interesting lesson and we even have an audio scavenger hunt for the magic word hidden inside each story. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss an adventure! See you on the other side. Click here for Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jmXN00 Click here for Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NVTooY
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    1 min
  • IMANI
    Jan 1 2021
    IMANI - FAITH - to believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. Kwanzaa Time with Aunti Oniseries ends by highlighting the 7th principle of IMANI, Faith. Based on a Native American folktale, a loving Grandfather teaches his grandchildren the importance of having faith in yourself and making the right choices. STORY CREDIT: THE IMANI TREE by Oni Lasana Email your family Kwanzaa photos to support@abfc.co and we'll share them on social media!
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    6 mins
  • KUUMBA
    Dec 31 2020
    KUUMBA - CREATIVITY, to always do as much as we can, in any way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. Aunti Oni shares her creativity with her poem “Kwanzaa All The Time” Aunti invites kids to show off their creativity and rap along with her. ! To create their own poem about Kwanzaa and a shout out for everyone to practice the principles of Kwanzaa year round! POEM CREDIT : KWANZAA ALL THE TIME by Oni Lasana Share your family Kwanzaa photos to support@abfc.co and we'll share them on our social media.
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    5 mins
  • NIA
    Dec 30 2020
    NIA - PURPOSE, to make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. Listeners get a glimpse into the learning experience of little Nia Wilhemina on day 5 of Kwanzaa Time! Nia learns the ‘purpose’ of her name and how the determination of other African Americans shaped many inventions we use today. STORY CREDIT: Nia Wilhelmina by Michelle Washington Wilson & Oni Lasana Email us your family Kwanzaa photos to support@abfc.co and we'll share them on our social media
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    12 mins
  • UJAMAA
    Dec 29 2020
    UJAMAA- COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS - to build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together. Listeners will experience the true story of a businesswoman, Maggie Lena Walker.,1864-1934 Miss Walker was the first African American owner of a bank, newspaper, and department store in Richmond, Virginia. Enjoy learning about this trailblazer of cooperative economics, in her own words.  STORY CREDIT: Maggie Lena Walker Speaks by Oni Lasana Send your family Kwanzaa photos to support@abfc.co and we'll share them on our social media.
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    11 mins
  • UJIMA
    Dec 28 2020
    UJIMA: COLLECTIVE WORK & RESPONSIBILITY - to build and maintain our community together and make our sister's and brother's problems our problems and to solve them together. In this episode of Kwanzaa Time! w Aunti Oni travels to North Philly where young brother Kai practices UJIMA, the 3rd principle of Kwanzaa. His first haircut changes his life, and in the process, he learns of being responsible to himself and his community during COVID-19. STORY CREDIT: Kai and The Kwanzaa Mask (c) 2020 Michelle Washington Wilson & Oni Lasana Email your family photos to support@abfc.co to get featured on our social media.
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    7 mins