Braided Rapunzels of Namibia
Braided Rapunzels of Namibia. Mbalantu women of Namibia in Africa, who are renowned for their incredibly long, braided hair.
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The most important invention in my lifetime is . . .
The most important invention in my lifetime is the iPhone and subsequent apps.
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In 1960, 17 African nations gained independence from colonial rule, marking a significant turning point in global Black history. This year is often called the “Year of Africa” because countries like Nigeria, Senegal, Madagascar, and the Democratic Republic of Congo broke free from European control, mainly from France, Belgium, and Britain.
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Anita Hill born in 1956, in 1989 became the first tenured Black law professor at Oklahoma University.
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It has been said that time heals all wounds and although that may resonate as true for some folks, time is eternal. The passage of time has influenced my perspective on life. Events that seemed devastating in the moment with the passage of time I saw the lesson and have the ability to express gratitude […]
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Beyoncé born 1981 was the first Black woman to win a Grammy for a country album in 2025.
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Edmond Dédé (1827-1901) is the first Black person to compose a full opera.
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Something on my “to-do list” that never gets done is that I literally write down “don’t worry” and I still do.
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In 1804, Haiti became the first independent Black republic and the first country in the world to permanently abolish slavery.
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Evelyn J. Fields born in 1949, was the first woman, and first Black person to head the NOAA Corps. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Corps.)
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