THE UNIVERSAL AFRICAN PEOPLES ORGANIZATION (UAPO) VISION
& PRINCIPLES
UAPO was founded
on April 4, 1989.
OUR VISION is to build a powerful organization of 144,000 like-minded people who accept the principles of our Motto, Preamble, and Platform.
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One God-as opposed to being divided along
religious beliefs and ideology; we believe that there is a creator that is
greater than us and there will be a day of judgment. We also say that we must
unite based on their commonality which is 1) we are of African descent and 2)
we are oppressed within America and throughout the world.
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One Goal-Our goal is the liberation of our
people spiritually, economically, politically, and culturally, whereby we will
control our destiny.
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One Destiny-the fulfillment of God’s will for us
as people to have Freedom, Justice, and Equality, no matter where we reside and
whereby we as a collective will fulfill our capacity to grow, develop, and
expand to our greatest height of self-development.
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The UAPO is a progressive business, political, humanitarian, educational, and expansive society, and founded by persons desiring to work for the general uplifting of people of African descent throughout the world. Members pledge themselves to do all in their power to advance the rights of their noble race and to respect the rights of all others, adhering always to the power of the unity and belief in the Creator.
The motto of the organization is “One God! One Goal! One Destiny!” Therefore, let justice become reality for all people, realizing that if the strong oppress the weak, confusion and discontent will obstruct progress and development. With respect, equality and justice towards those of goodwill, a new era of peace and plenty will be forthcoming into the world and our future generations will be liberated.
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UAPO Platform
We will improve the lives of our people when we do the following:
1.
Develop, support, and expand the growth of African-American businesses.
Increase the number of African-American skilled professional. Gain our share of
the tax dollars and services generated by national, state, and local
businesses. End redlining of the African-American community. Develop
international trade ventures.
2.
We seek to the quantitative/qualitative number of
African-Americans to elected public offices in proportion to our population at
national, state, and local levels. We seek the passage of legislation that
would directly enhance the quality of life for African-Americans.
3.
Support the development and expansion of independent
African-American schools. Support African centered curriculum in the public
schools. Control local public school boards with Afrocentric thinking people. Increase
the literacy rate and level within our community.
4.
Institute community control of police departments and end
racism within the judicial system. Support and expand educational, job
training, and community-oriented programs within the penal institutions. Use community
service programs as alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders.
5.
Develop greater emphasis on health care, knowledge, and
accessibility. Support a universal assistance program responsible for providing
a minimum standard of living to rebuild two parent and/or extended families.
End homelessness.
6.
Develop programs to assist youth in preparing for the 21st.
We believe in the total equality and advancement of women within the private,
public, and domestic sectors of our society. We also believe that all women
should be respected and protected.
7.
End all types of pollution, especially industrial, of Mother
Earth, the water and air.
8. Support and work diligently for the complete liberation of Africa, the Carribean Islands, and other regions/countries in the world. Actively support the principles of non-interference in the affairs of other nations.
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