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The Black History Girl Blog

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Add these must-reads to your summer reading list☀️😎📚📖! If you’re into black history, royal intrigue, military triumphs, romantic drama, and vibrant everyday life, we’ve got the perfect books for you. Dive into the captivating, little-known stories of early black history from ancient Africa, the Americas, and Tudor England 🇬🇧👑!
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Discover more about the origins of Marvel's Storm 🦸🏾‍♀️ 🌩️! While Storm's ancestor in the comics is depicted as 'Ayesha of Balobedu,' inspired by the Rain Queen of the Balobedu Tribe, the real-life Rain Queens of the Balobedu Tribe are anything but fictional! Reigning over a small queendom in Northern South Africa, these remarkable women have left a significant mark on both South African history and global pop culture. Read more about this story in the blog 🌐 Link in bio 🔗 #blackgirlmagic #melanin #blackexcellence #melaninpoppin #blackgirlsrock #xmen #blackwomenshistorymonth #teamthundernstorm #thunder #weather #blackcomicbooks #blackcharacters #mcu #endgame #storm #art #xmenart #marvelstudios #marveluniverse #stormmarvel #blackculture #tiptuesday #themoreyouknow #blackpanther #history #southafrica #balobedu
Dubbed the Joy Goddess of 1920, A'lelia Walker's remarkable life defies convention, blazing trails as a black woman of her era. While overshadowed by her mother, Madam CJ Walker, A'lelia's legacy shines through her pivotal role in fostering African-American artistry during the Harlem Renaissance, her global travels, and her association with iconic figures of her time. Dive deeper into her captivating story in the blog 🌐 Link in bio 🔗! #blackexcellence #blacklivesmatter #blackgirlmagic #blacklove #melanin e #blackherstory #blackhistorymonth #civilrights #herstory #blackpower #blackunity #blackisbeautiful #blackandproud #blackpeople #blackfamily #blackmen #blackpride #blackqueen #blackknowledge #africanamerican #black #africa #lgbtq #love #blackqueer #history #blackgirls #harlemrenissance
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📸 Rare photo of West African children bathing and playing with boards in the Surf in the early twentieth century. Black people DO swim, and they surf!🏄🏾‍♀️🏄🏾‍♂️ Explore the little-known history of surfing, swimming, and diving in West Africa. The relatively forgotten practice of surfing in West Africa reveals a rich insight into the nature of life in coastal populations in precolonial Africa. Read more about this interesting history on the blog, link in bio 💡🔗! #melanin #blackwomen #blackpeople #blackexcellence #blackgirlmagic #surf #waves #ocean #beach #surfer #blacklivesmatter #blackhistory #blackpower #travel #surflife #surftrip #surfinglife #surfboard #westafrica #blacksurfers #surfphotography #surfers #sea #surfboards #wave #blackculture #blackbusiness #blackisbeautiful #beachlife #africa
This ain't Texas 🤠! In honor of the release of Beyonce's iconic Cowboy Carter, we're reclaiming the black roots of country music! Interested in learning more about the rich history and contributions of black musicians in the country music scene? Check out the full story on the blog and discover how African American influence has shaped the genre. Read it here 👉🏾 https://theblackhistorygirl.com/this-aint-texas-a-short-history-of-the-black-roots-of-country-music/
Did you know that Pierre Caliste Landry, America's first black mayor, was born as an enslaved person? From his humble origins, he would later become a self-taught lawyer, served as a Justice of the Peace, and was one of the founding members on the board of trustees for Dillard University. Check out the blog to read more about his remarkable journey✨ Link in bio 🔗!