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Greetings Good People,
Throughout this blog, I’ve highlighted some of the technological advances that are making waves in China. Say what please, but they are dominating in that department. I’ve recently come across another project of theirs and had to share it with you all. Take a look at China’s Forest City.
According to Futurism.com, the world’s first Forest City is under construction in Liuzhou, Guangxi Province, China. Designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti, this city is being created to fight air pollution and will be the home for about 30,000 people. It will include nearly 1 million plants of more than 100 species and 40,000 trees that’ll absorb almost 10,000 tons of carbon dioxide and 57 tons of pollutants. The Forest City will also run on renewable energy sources such as geothermal and solar energy.
Liuzhou Forest City will be located along the Liujiang River and will include commercial zones, residential areas, recreational spaces, a hospital, and two schools. The city is set to be complete sometime in the year 2020.
I was in awe when I read this, and I’m even more curious about the finished product. If you have any additional information on the city, please feel free to comment below.
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I was at the park enjoying Father’s Day with my family when I was introduced to an amazing organization for Black Fathers.
Black Fathers Rock
Black Fathers Rock is a 501(c)(3) organization that seeks to change the narrative and dispel the notion that Black fathers are absent, all the while providing them with resources to strengthen the Black Family. Based in Charlotte, NC, BFR has impacted our community by highlighting the importance of fatherhood and building strong families. Some of their community involvement includes partnering with the City of Charlotte to discuss growing up fatherless, inspiring the youth at YMCA’s Daddy Day in the Park, participating in the State of Our Black Boys panel discussion, as well as serving at the Men’s Shelter and Hospitality House. Black Father’s Rock also rewards fathers in the Charlotte area who exhibit what it means to be a present and active father.
After meeting the creator, Ryan Jor El, and his beautiful family, I gained a new sense of pride for the direction my community is going; which is the right one. For additional information on Black Fathers Rock, check out their official website. You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Until Next Time…
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As many of you already know, studying African history and culture has become a passion of mine. So after taking another viral trip around the globe, I came across some very interesting information that I wanted to share. Meet the Himba tribe.
The Himba (Singular: Omuhimba or Plural: Ovahimba) are a semi-nomadic people in North West Namibia who are closely related to the Herero. The first settlements of the Himba people trace back to the 16th century. Their native language is the Otjihimba, and they have a population size ranging from 20,000 to 50,000 people. Known for breeding cattle and goats, in Himba culture a sign of wealth is the number of cattle you owned during your lifetime.
Himba women tend to perform more of the physical labor, taking on tasks such as carrying water to the village, building homes, and milking the cows. The men take care of political and legal tasks. The women are also known for rubbing their bodies in otjize: a mixture of butterfat and ochre, which is believed to protect their skin in harsh climates. The red mixture symbolizes the earth’s rich red color and the blood symbolizes life.
In regards to their unique hairstyle, young girls have two plaits (ozondato) of braided hair and just before puberty, the girls wear long plaitlets around their head. After the girls complete their puberty ceremony, known as the ekori festival, they’ll receive the ekori headdress made from tanned sheep or goatskin. Girls in some groups will have their head shaved except for a small bush at the top. And that shaved hair is then used to make plaits.
What I personally found interesting was the Himba’s spiritual beliefs. They worship their ancestors and the God Mukuru. Their homes are surrounded by an okuruwo (ancestral fire), with the fire representing ancestral protection; each family has its own ancestral fire.
If you’re familiar with the Himba people and have any additional information, please feel free to comment below. Here’s a short documentary that goes into more detail about this amazing tribe.
Until Next Time…
(Sources)
Schoenmaeckers, F. (n.d.). Himba Tribe. Retrieved June 18, 2019, from https://www.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=34cb04bb9a7d44aa864da7532693a4ed
Fast Facts: The Himba of Namibia. (n.d.). Retrieved June 18, 2019, from https://www.namibiatourism.com.na/blog/Fast-Facts-The-Himba-of-Namibia
5 Interesting facts about the Himba. (n.d.). Retrieved June 18, 2019, from https://africageographic.com/blog/5-interesting-facts-about-the-himba/
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