Black dandyism is a cultural movement and fashion style where Black individuals use clothing and personal style, particularly drawing inspiration from the European tradition of dandyism, to express themselves and assert their identity. It's a form of self-expression and resistance, particularly relevant in the face of societal limitations and historical injustices. Key aspects of Black dandyism: Self-expression and identity: Black dandies use clothing, accessories, and overall style to express their individuality and challenge societal norms. Resistance and assertion: In a world that often denies Black people dignity, the Black dandy's sartorial choices become a form of resistance, a way of asserting their right to exist on their own terms. Historical context: Black dandyism has roots in the post-Emancipation era, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Atlantic slave trade, where enslaved and formerly enslaved individuals adopted dandyism as a means of asserting their identity and challenging societal expectations. The Met Gala 2025 theme: The Met Gala in 2025 featured "Black dandyism"
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The baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) is known as the "Tree of Life" in Africa because of its many uses and its role in the continent's ecosystems: Uses The baobab tree has over 300 uses for its bark, fruit, leaves, and seeds: Fruit: The fruit, called bouye, is high in vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants, calcium, iron, and potassium. It can be eaten, cooked into meals, or dried into a powder. The pulp can be used to make juice, beer, or coffee substitute. Leaves: The leaves are edible and can be used in Indigenous remedies. Seeds: The seeds can be used to make oils or a coffee substitute. Bark: The bark can be used to make rope and clothing. Trunk: The trunk can store up to 1,200 gallons of water, which helps keep the soil moist and stable. During droughts, elephants eat the juicy wood under the bark. Mature trees are often hollow, providing shelter for animals and people, and can even be used as bars, barns, and shops.
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“ The truth is she never sang lift every voice and sing the black national anthem the whole thing was a lie. The spread of disinformation lies in this country is horrendous to our nation. I agree singing the black national anthem shouldn’t be a problem. I was born after brown Vs the school board of education yet it took alabama 16 years to integrate public schools. I attended black schools until high schools during assembly at my all black schools we sang the black national anthem we weren’t treated as first class citizens. We received used tattered books from white schools we didn’t have the amenities like white schools our parents shield us from going downtown where we couldn’t try on clothing and shoes at department stores. My mother like all black mothers in my community sewed our clothing. A neighbor who had a shoe device would measure our feet because we weren’t able to return shoes if they didn’t fit. The Black National Anthem Is Dear To My Soul I Am Inspired And I Feel”
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