Joseph Littles-Nguzo Saba Charter School

I am Djenaba Gregory-Faal and I participated in the first leg of the Trek for African Centered Education Walkathon. 

I walked 20 miles from West Palm Beach to Martin County, the northern county line.  

It was, by far, the most grueling physical test I have ever experienced - but I wouldn't trade it for anything easier.   

We started with about 40 people, 3 or 4 generations of educators and children chanting "Walk Baba Walk!"   The group got smaller gradually and at the 10 mile point, there was a dozen or so of us left.   

We made it to the county line 20 miles away--I was last, but happy all the same, since it wasn't a race but an affirmation.    There was a van that scouted for us and waited at key areas ahead for a cool place to sit, drink our water, or eat our stacks that each of us had brought.    Baba Amefika was incredible throughout.   He had a pace that smoked every one else.   He was focused and determined.   It was clear he was on a mission with a true purpose.    The elder council, Baba Shabaka, Baba Kwame and Baba Amefika also just smoked the younger ones in pace, determination, and endurance.    True BLACK MEN, every one.   The younger we were, the more we seemed to lack what they had.     My humble suggestion:  if you can find a way to walk WITH Baba Amefika or know of people who might walk with him, please find a way to connect.   It's truly a Blacknificent experience. Sister Djenaba