Bridging Our Community Divides
BUCU: A Bridge Over Troubled Waters
BUCU stands as a bridge over the troubled waters of division within our community. These waters represent the countless organizations, groups, and movements across the Black community—diverse in their missions yet disconnected in their impact. Where others see separation, BUCU rises above these illusory divisions to reveal the profound connection, value, and benefit of our diversity.
The BUCU formula for success demonstrates that this diversity is not fragmentation, but rather the natural way divine wisdom distributes gifts for building His kingdom. More than concepts or feel-good sessions about unity, BUCU implements the 12 Jewels as the living foundation of community and nation building.
The Engineering of Community Unity
The community unity engineers at BUCU have carefully examined the transformative power of each of the 12 Jewels, establishing dedicated departments that serve as headquarters for community initiatives led by local activists. Each Jewel becomes a pillar supporting a network of programs designed to address real needs while building lasting prosperity.
BUCU proves that when we bridge our divisions and harness our collective gifts, we don’t just survive—we thrive as one unified force moving toward independence and divine purpose.
…lack of love for self and kind keeps us divided, and being divided we are a nation of prey at the hands of our ever open enemies.”
Message to the Blackman
LAND OF OUR OWN AND QUALIFICATIONS
CHAPTER 93
THE UNITY OF 22 MILLION
“Gaining the knowledge of self makes us unite into a great unity. Knowledge of self makes you take on the great virtue of learning.”
Message to the Blackman
Chapter 23
Get Knowledge to Benefit Self
MARCUS GARVEY quote about African unity?
“I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent. I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses.”
MARCUS GARVEY quote about African unity?
“I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent. I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses.”
MARCUS GARVEY ON BLACK UNITY
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- “Climb ye the heights of liberty and cease not in well doing until you have planted the banner of the Red, the Black and the Green on the hilltops of Africa.”
- “Let the sky and God be our limit, and Eternity our measurement. There is no height to which we cannot climb by using the active intelligence of our own minds.”
- “You at this time can only be destroyed by yourselves, from within and not from without. You have reached the point where the victory is to be won from within and can only be lost from within.”
- “A people without knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.”
- “There is nothing in the world common to man, that man cannot do. The ends you serve that are selfish will take you no further than yourself; but the ends you serve that are for all, in common, will take you even into eternity.”

Practical Unity in Action
BUCU works step-by-step with each community member to establish their own independent businesses. These enterprises then connect through the Black Family Business Network, forming an unbreakable bond of economic stability within our community. We provide comprehensive support including:
- Business licensing and legal guidance
- Corporate establishment assistance
- Insurance and benefits coordination
- Community perks, incentives, and shared assets
- Copyright protection and intellectual property support