Many famous black leaders have made a difference in the world. Each coming from different backgrounds and having specific beliefs, these leaders have made an impact that has brought their legacy into the modern world.
Sojourner Truth (1797 1883) was born Isabella Baumfree. She was born into slavery in Swartekill, New York in 1797. She was a devotee of an evangelical cult of the Second Great Awakening of America called The Kingdom of Matthias. She was an abolitionist and became well-known for her speech Aint I a Woman?
Frederick Douglass (1818 1895) was an American abolitionist. He was also an orator, editor, author, reformer and statesman. Dubbed as The Sage of Anacostia and The Lion of Anacostia, Douglass was among the prominent figures of African American history who believed deeply in the… Continue reading
Wouldnt it be nice to read a trivia and never forget what it was all about? What if you could never again fail to show up on a birthday of your friends? Unfortunately, a photographic memory is not for everyone. Only very few people have a gift for eidetic memory and the rest of us should use memory techniques such as mnemonics to recall complex information.
Luckily, almost everyone can always improve their memories, and with proper time and exercise most people can enhance their brains ability to recall information. Whether you want to win a quiz show or ace your science exam, or simple remember where you parked your car, this article will help you to follow the right track.
1. Motivate yourself that you can have a good memory… Continue reading
In caricatures and illustrations, we often identify Indians not only through their clothing and high-bridged noses, but also through the distinct dots on their foreheads. But do you know what such dots stand for? If you dont, then its probably time you learn Indian customs and traditions, even just a bit. So why dont we skim the surface of such traditions that have stood as symbols of India to the rest of the world. Here are some of the most common Indian practices.
HENNA TATTOOING
Youve probably seen Indians, both men and women, sporting tattoos on their bodies, especially on their hand and feet. Most often, however, these tattoos are not permanent as theyre only made from henna. Henna is a kind of tree whose leaves are ground to produce a dark… Continue reading
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