A kufi hat is a brimless, short, and rounded cap worn by mostly African or African American men. The kufi cap was worn by men in many populations in north Africa, east Africa, West Africa, and south Asia. Many grandfathers and other older men wear a kufi every day to symbolize their status as wise elders, religious people, or family patriarchs.
Dr. Winfred Obleton Jayla (Student) Dr. Winfred Obleton is currently the church planter and Lead Pastor of Waukegan Community Church (WCC), Waukegan, Illinois. He and his wife, Michelle, reside in Waukegan. They have two adult children Shelby and Andrea and one grandson, Jelani. “It all…
Dr. Daisy M. Brooks A proud product of Natchez, Mississippi, Dr. Daisy Brooks has broken glass ceilings and kicked down doors for women and women of color for decades. Her sincere desire to please the Lord and education have been the leading catalyst for Dr.…
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