Sunny Spring days... Tintern Abbey, Wye Valley wandering and live music- and most of all friendship... . . . . . #tinternabbey #wyevalley #springandbloom #wildgarlic #architecture #thosebeforeus #naturesinpiration #natureswonder #history #historynerd #naturesmagic #livemusic #reiversgallows @pipparose249 @mozzaretti @alibaxter3511 @reiversgallows_5
International Women’s Day. We’ve got the power! #women #girlpower #roar #sisters #maidenmothercrone #feminineenergy #divinefeminine #supportingoneanother #empowerment #thosebeforeus #womennow #thosewhofollow #ilovebeinganauntie #ilovebeingamom #ilovebeingagrandma #ilovebeingacousin #ilovebeingafriend #reikimaster #artist #writer #preschoolteacher #photographer #womenwearmanyhatswell #inovativeresilientkindcreative
. . In this life of mine I have been many things, but today I am reminded that I have been mostly brave. Brave, because: “ Being this frightened for as long as you have under the conditions you have endured and you still managing to conjure the courage to get up and try again, and again, and again…takes guts or stupidity, and you Debra, are in no way a stupid woman.“. Debatable, but I do like to think that all this courage, all this bravery, has been gifted to me; generationally and spiritually passed down by all the brave women who walked before me. . For International Women Day . Audacity’s Ghosts All these women with snakes for hair. All these women; paving statues into roads; roads for silenced voices with more stones to throw. All these women who struggled life and limb. All these women; on their backs and on their knees going to war for the right to breathe; breathe anything other than smoke. All these women; history’s burned stakes. All these women; Audacity’s ghosts; ghosts rage screaming bravery from wedding band graves; holes dug with letters stolen from their names. All these women arrowing their torch song echolocation. All these women; singing bravery into footsteps and porch lights and frightened pounding hearts; singing torch songs of better days ahead. All these women breathing bridges of fire. All these women; torches in the dark. . . #allthesewomen #women #thosebeforeus #poetryoftheday #apoeticview #poetryinmotion #poetrynation #poema #poemoftheday #poetryislife #writersandpoets #poetrygram #yyc #poeticreveries_ #glassofmeadreads #poetsandwriters #poetsanonymousink #poeticreveries #poeticvibes #poetry #poetrycommunity #poems #poem #urdupoetry #poetrylovers #poetryisnotdead #poetryofinstagram #poemas #writersandpoets
This month is Women’s History Month. I am thankful for the beauty of those who stood before us. The Women who moved past unconsciously waiting for the people around them to give permission to believe in their value and pave their own path. The women who understood their femininity is their power. Remember ladies… We don’t need to step into the masculine role to be successful.. Your success is directly tied to you being your authentic beauty… ie self! #womenhistorymonth #thosebeforeus #beauty #feminity #womensupportingwomen #ladyboss #ocrealtors #branding #creatingyiurbrand
Billabong dreaming.... #igerssunshinecoast #theserenity #thislandisancient #thosebeforeus
Amazing energy in Wells Cathedral! #amazing #stainedglass #history #energy #thosebeforeus #life #death # #tombs
#throwbacks #titanpride #thosebeforeus
So #blessed to have the #perpetualharvest going! At times it is a lot for one person… but what ever we #give this #sacredplant gives back tenfold without hesitation 💯remember how fortunate we are for #thosebeforeus who paved the way for the cannabis industry and #medicalmarijuana today in 2023! #blessup and thank an #og grower today💯☮️💚💛❤️🙏🏼 #onelove
🖤Those Before Us!🫶🏾 Today we celebrate Kwame Nkrumah (c.1909-1972) Today, Nkrumah’s legacy lives on, a beacon of African liberation and unity. His influence extended beyond borders, inspiring leaders like Nelson Mandela. Yet, critiques linger, questioning his policies and Ghana’s economic trajectory. 🤔💬 Despite debates, Nkrumah remains a pivotal figure in African history, symbolizing the relentless struggle for independence and self-determination. 🙌🔓 “Countrymen, the task ahead is great indeed, and heavy is the responsibility; and yet it is a noble and glorious challenge - a challenge which calls for the courage to dream, the courage to believe, the courage to dare, the courage to do, the courage to envision, the courage to fight, the courage to work, the courage to achieve - to achieve the highest excellencies and the fullest greatness of man. Dare we ask for more in life?”_ Kwame Nkrumah #thosebeforeus #kwamenkrumah
🖤Those Before Us! Today we celebrate Ahmed Sékou Touré (c.1922–1984) Ahmed Sékou Touré was the first President of Guinea after its independence from France in 1958. He advocated for a socialist and independent path for Guinea and was a prominent figure in the Pan-African movement. “To take part in the African revolution, it is not enough to write a revolutionary song. You must fashion the revolution with the people. And if you fashion it with the people, the songs will come by themselves.” _ Ahmed Sékou Touré _ #thosebeforeus
We’ve spent a couple days #mourning #thosebeforeus and #thankful for them and the #lifewechose #luckytobeliving #lestweforget #wegettochoose #becauseofyou #thankstoourvets #thanksmomanddad #ripmargaret #somanytothank #thanks #to #all #that #served
🫶🏾Those Before Us! Today we celebrate Archbishop Desmond Tutu (c.1931-2021) “Archbishop Tutu’s compassion, moral clarity, and uncompromising struggle against injustice and oppression helped guide his country out of the darkness of Apartheid and galvanized people around the world to stand up for what is right. His voice will endure through the ages, and his legacy will continue to resonate as a gift to all humanity.” — Secretary of State Antony Blinken. #thosebeforeus
🫶🏾Those Before Us! 🧑🏿🦱Today we celebrate Steve Biko (c.1946-1977) Biko was a freedom fighter and a former UKZN’s medical student in the 1970s and is remembered as a proud representative in the fight against oppression. It was at UKZN that Biko’s political activism blossomed. He was forced to relinquish his studies in pursuit of a free and just society for black South Africans. Biko was elected the first president of the South African Students’ Organisation (SASO) which evolved into the influential Black Consciousness Movement (BCM). He played a huge role in galvanising the oppressed in fighting for access to science and mathematics education which were denied to black students at the time. He is remembered for his courage, conviction, selfless service and his universal struggle against apartheid. “A people without a positive history is like a vehicle without an engine.” _ Steve Biko #thosebeforeus
Blessed be the ancestors, the ones whom life has fled. Tonight we merry meet again, our own beloved dead. The wheel of the year turns on, a new year insights. The maiden has become the crone, we celebrate this night. ~Unknown, Samhain Blessing 💫 #samhain #rememberance #dad #thosebeforeus #lovedones #halloween #allhallowseve #witchy #magic #ceremonial #autumnvibes #wokn_nature
#blackhistorymonth remembering those who came before us and made things possible for our brothers and sisters to be truly free. #history #remember #thosebeforeus #blackhistorymonth #brothersandsisters #believe #takeflight #brianslater A photo collaboration with Point of View Photography
🤎Those before us! Today we celebrate Bessie Amelia Emery Head _ C(1937 – 1986) _ Bessie Amelia Emery Head was, a South African writer who, though born in South Africa, is usually considered Botswana’s most influential writer. She wrote novels, short fiction, and autobiographical works infused with spiritual questioning and reflection. Her profound interest in South African politics led to her arrest, and she even initiated her own Pan-Africanist newsletter. Among her notable works are “When Rain Clouds Gather” and “Maru.” “It is preferable to change the world on the basis of love of mankind. But if that quality be too rare, then common sense seems the next best thing.”_ Bessie _ #thosebeforeus
🤎Those Before Us! Today we celebrate Yaa Asantewaa (c.1840 - 1921) Yaa Asantewaa I (October 17, 1840 – October 17, 1921) was a remarkable and iconic figure in the history of the Ashanti Empire, now part of modern-day Ghana. She is remembered as an intellectual, politician, human rights activist, queen, and war leader. Her pivotal role in the Ashanti-British War of the Golden Stool, also known as the Yaa Asantewaa War of Independence, marked a turning point in the struggle against British colonial rule. In the prelude to the rebellion, Yaa Asantewaa witnessed her homeland facing numerous challenges, including a civil war and the exile of her brother, the Ejisuhene. Her determination to protect Ashanti sovereignty and resist British demands for the Golden Stool led to her historic address to the Ashanti council. She famously declared, _ "How can a proud and brave people like the Asante sit back and look while white men took away their king and chiefs?" _ Her fiery resolve inspired the Ashanti Kings, and she was chosen as the war leader with an army of 5,000. Yaa Asantewaa's impact on history and culture endures to this day. She is celebrated as a queen mother who used her influence to defend her kingdom and inspire Ashanti men to resist colonial rule. Her role is a testament to the prominent position of women in Ashanti society's political and social structures. Yaa Asantewaa remains an enduring symbol of strength and resistance, and her name is associated with women's rights and freedom worldwide. #thosebeforeus
Neeee ik heb zeker geen interesse om familiefotograaf te worden 😂 Maar voor deze familie maakte ik graag een uitzondering. Gisteren waren mijn oma, moeder en dochter in mijn studio voor een generatieportret 🥰 #viergeneraties #oma #generations #generatieportret #fotograaf #studiophotography #lookingback #thosebeforeus #lowkey #family #familyportret #motheranddaughters
Neeee ik heb zeker geen interesse om familiefotograaf te worden 😂 Maar voor deze familie maakte ik graag een uitzondering. Gisteren waren mijn oma, moeder en dochter in mijn studio voor een generatieportret 🥰 #viergeneraties #oma #generations #generatieportret #fotograaf #studiophotography #lookingback #thosebeforeus #lowkey #family #familyportret #motheranddaughters
After you are gone, people may forget most of what you have said and done. But they will remember that you loved them. - Steve Goodier #memories #generations #meals #familytime #ancestors #thosebeforeus #humans #welivewedie #rinserepeat #quotes #blackwhite #photo #photography #photooftheday #photoeveryday #instaphoto #blackwhitephotography #lgbtq #artist
#spiritsrising #hbd #love #thosebeforeus #nineteenninetyone #nine #twelve #32 #first #sonshine #son #shine #stars #ancestors #universe #gifts #magic #Rays #alwayswithus @are.jay.are #HappyTrips! ☀️✨🌈❣️ #iloveyou #xox
🖤Those Before Us! Today we celebrate Queen Nzinga . (c. 1583-1663) . Queen Nzinga, also known as Nzinga Mbande or Ana de Sousa, was a powerful and resilient ruler of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in what is now modern-day Angola. She is remembered for her remarkable leadership and her unwavering resistance against Portuguese colonization and the transatlantic slave trade during the 17th century. Queen Nzinga is famous for her diplomatic and military strategies, including forming alliances with other African states and European powers to resist Portuguese expansion. She is perhaps best known for her negotiations with the Portuguese, where she famously sat on the ground rather than in a submissive position during meetings, challenging the European colonizers' assumptions of African inferiority. Nzinga's legacy as a strong and independent African queen who fought against colonialism and slavery continues to inspire people in Angola and across the African diaspora. She is celebrated for her bravery and determination to protect her people and their land from European oppression. *️⃣On Resistance Against Colonialism: "I will not accept the Portuguese yoke on my neck. I will fight while I can, and when I can no longer fight, I will poison myself." *️⃣On Independence and Sovereignty: "I would rather die than be a slave to the Portuguese."_ Queen Nzinga *️⃣On Diplomacy and Negotiation: “We may negotiate with the Portuguese, but we do not bow to them." ."_ Queen Nzinga *️⃣On Leadership and Defiance: "A leader does not follow where the path may lead. Instead, she goes where there is no path and leaves a trail."_ Queen Nzinga #thosebeforeus
🖤Those Before Us! Today we celebrate Bertina Lopes, an artist and activist of Mozambican heritage. (c.1924-2012) Today, we pay tribute to the remarkable Bertina Lopes, a Mozambican artist whose legacy continues to inspire. Born in 1935 in Lourenço Marques (Maputo), she transcended boundaries as a painter and sculptor, leaving an indelible mark on the world of art. 🌟 Bertina's journey was a fusion of cultures, with a Portuguese father and an African mother. Her artistic pursuits led her to study fine arts in Lisbon. Returning to Mozambique in 1953, she imparted her wisdom by teaching drawing for 9 years. ✨ In 1962, she took a brave step, leaving her homeland due to political unrest, seeking refuge from Salazar’s dictatorship. Italy became her sanctuary, where she flourished until her passing in 2012. Bertina's work evolved from figurative to abstract, driven by the profound influence of Mozambican poets, José Craveirinha and Noémia de Sousa. _ "Art is a powerful vehicle that transcends borders, carrying the voices of heritage and activism." - Bertina Lopes 🎉 Let's honor Bertina Lopes today for her courage, artistry, and dedication to creative expression that knows no bounds. Her legacy lives on, a beacon of inspiration for all artists and dreamers. 🖌️🎨 _ #thosebeforeus #bertinalopes #artisticlegacy #creativeinspiration #artistryunbound
Cliff face overlooking campground at Chaco Canyon…look close I swear you can see faces of the ancestors watching over you #chacocanyon #thosebeforeus #watchingover #clifffaces #sleptgoodthatnight
🖤Those Before Us!🖤 Today, we shine a spotlight on Jeanne-Marie Ruth-Rolland _ (c. 1937-1995) _ 🙌🏾 Let's also remember Jeanne-Marie Ruth-Rolland (1937-1995), a trailblazer who etched her name in history by becoming the first African woman to engage in a presidential election in 1993. 🗳️ Her diverse heritage, a blend of French and Nzakara roots, shaped her remarkable journey. 🌍 From her beginnings as a supervisor in the French education system in Ubangi-Shari (now the Central African Republic) in 1956, to her evolution into a dedicated social worker in 1964, and her subsequent rise to a ministerial role in 1979, Aunt Ruth made an indelible impact. 🌺 She championed the cause of street children through her leadership in the Central African Red Cross, earning her the endearing nickname 'Aunt Ruth'. Her brave stance against President Kolingba led to multiple imprisonments from 1986 to 1991. Let's honor these incredible women who paved the way for progress and change! _ “O liberty! O liberty! What crimes are committed in thy name!” _ (Madame) Jeanne-Marie Roland _ #thosebeforeus #trailblazers #womeninhistory
Those Before Us!🖤 Today we celebrate Ntebogang Ratshosa (c.1882–1979) The Legacy of Ntebogang Ratshosa: A Trailblazing Regent 🌍✨ From 1924 to 1928, Ntebogang Ratshosa gracefully took the helm as regent of the BaNgwaketse, a resilient ethnic group in present-day Botswana. Daughter of King Bathoen I and Queen Gogoangwe, she fearlessly led the realm when it needed her most, ensuring stability in a time of transition. Assisted by wise counsellors, she guided the kingdom through challenges, restoring its strength after a series of rapid successions. With the support of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, a community she cherished, Ratshosa left an indelible mark. 🏥🌉 Infrastructure flourished under her leadership, including vital projects like aqueducts and hospitals. Let's celebrate her lasting contributions to history! 🙌🏾📜 #thosebeforeus #ntebogangratshosa #regentlegacy #botswanahistory #trailblazingleader #infrastructurevisionary
Greeting the land before a walk ~ a mutual exchange of energys and support between partners. 💫 🌲 🐦 🕉 🙏 #thosebeforeus #ancestry #firstnations #indigenous #gratitudeattitude #namaste #bowtoyou #energy #mutualexchange #reciprocity #morethanhumanworld #forestbathing #shinrinyoku #foresttherapyguide #morethanfive #naturalremedies #natureheals #naturemeditation #relaxreceiverestore #allownaturetonurture #walkINnature #wokn_nature
Those Before Us!🖤🫶🏾 Today we celebrate Njinga Mbandi . (c.1583-1663) . A True Legend of Angola's History! 👑 Queen of Ndongo and Matamba during the 17th century, she left an indelible mark on Angola's past. As a brilliant diplomat, skilled negotiator, and fearless tactician, Njinga fiercely stood against Portugal's colonial ambitions until her passing in 1663. Her legacy endures as a symbol of strength and resilience! 💪🏿 For more about this courageous queen: 🔗https://shorturl.at/cMVYZ _ #thosebeforeus #njingambandi #angolashistory #fearlessleader #legend #resilientqueen
Those Before Us!🔆🖤 Today we celebrate Queen Nanny (c. 1686 – c. 1760) Born in present-day Ghana, Western Africa in 1686, Queen Nanny emerged as a remarkable figure during the eighteenth century. Despite being sent to Jamaica as a slave, she rose to prominence as a leader, warrior, and spiritual guide. Taking charge of the Maroons, a community of runaway Jamaican slaves, Queen Nanny is credited with orchestrating offensives against British forces and liberating numerous enslaved individuals. Her renown extended beyond her military prowess, as she was revered for her mastery of folk magic and religious practices, particularly as an influential Obeah practitioner. “Don’t wait for it to happen. Get up and make it happen. Create your own future and dreams.” _ Queen Nanny #thosebeforeus
Throwback to the 2019 Season @kubearsfootball @delaware_fb #alumni #thosebeforeus #studentathletes #collegefootball #hsfootball #GreenKnightsALLin
🖤Those Before Us! Today we celebrate Taytu Betul 👏🏿🇪🇹 . (c.1932-2008) Taytu Betul, an extraordinary queen and empress of Ethiopia, continues to inspire us. As a brilliant diplomat, together with her husband, Emperor Menelik II, they commanded a mighty army that triumphed in the historic Battle of Adwa, a monumental victory against colonial aggression. Today, we celebrate their indomitable spirit and the enduring strength of African resistance. 🙌🏾👑🌍 #thosebeforeus #taytubetul #ethiopianempress
We the people... When the time comes, I know I'll be ready to defend the colors. Love her for her perfections and her flaws. #liberty #4thofjuly #peacethroughstrength #usa #happybdayamerica #thosebeforeus #brothersinarms #loveamerica #independenceday #combatveteran
🔆Those Before Us!🔆 _ Today we celebrate Gisèle Rabesahala (c.1929-2011) Gisèle Rabesahala, a prominent female politician from Madagascar in the 20th century, dedicated her entire life to advocating for her country's independence, human rights, and the liberation of people. She achieved several notable firsts in Malagasy politics, including being the first Malagasy woman to be elected as a municipal councillor in 1956, become a political party leader in 1958, and serve as a minister in 1977. Her contributions have earned her recognition as a trailblazer in Malagasy politics. _ “I promoted the idea that the development of society would be sufficient to transform the situation of women (…) I came to realize that this was a serious error, and that the starting point for women’s development was their education.”_ Gisèle Rabesahala _ #thosebeforeus
June 16, 1963 - Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to travel into space, aboard the spacecraft Vostok 6. She spent 71 hours in space and orbited the Earth 48 times before landing safely on June 19. Cred: allthatsinteresting.com Britannica.com Skyatnightmagazine.com #valentinatereshkova #kourxcalendar #women #onthisday #space #inspiration #heroes #spacetravel #womenareamazing #kourxdotcom #nasa #astronaut #onthisdayinhistory #australianresearchandspaceexploration #spaceexploration #brave #thosebeforeus
Those Before Us!🫶🏾🖤 Today we celebrate Mariama Bâ (c.1929-1981) Throughout her life, Mariama Ba's guiding principle was to raise awareness among women and advocate for their rights through education, campaigning, and writing. As one of the pioneering Senegalese women who attended French school in the interwar period, she not only made significant contributions to literature but also played a crucial role in the women's movement. The profound impact of her debut novel, which boldly addressed issues such as polygamy and the caste system, extended far beyond Senegal, establishing her as an iconic figure. “Friendship has splendors that love knows not. It grows stronger when crossed, whereas obstacles kill love. Friendship resists time, which wearies and severs couples. It has heights unknown to love.” _ Mariama Bâ #thosebeforeus
🖤Those Before Us! Today we celebrate Zenzile Miriam Makeba👣 (c.1932-2008) Zenzile Miriam Makeba, nicknamed Mama Africa, was a prominent South African singer and an internationally recognized symbol in the struggle against apartheid. Starting her musical journey in her homeland, she later sought refuge in the United States, where her talent gained widespread acclaim. Subsequently, due to her marriage to activist Stokely Carmichael, she faced exile once again, this time finding herself in Guinea. It was there that she embarked on a remarkable African and global career. Makeba's exceptional talent and passionate activism established her as an icon in the fight for human rights. “There are three things I was born with in this world, and there are three things I will have until the day I die-hope, determination, and song.”_ Miriam Makeba #thosebeforeus
🇺🇸🙏🏻Blessed & thankful day🙏🏻🇺🇸 • • #memorialday #thankful #remember #honor #soliders #thosebeforeus #sacrifices
Those Before Us! Today we celebrate Luiza Mahin🙌🏾 (c.1830-1882) Born in the early 1800s, Luiza Mahin was a courageous activist of Afro-Brazilian descent who fought for freedom. Showing exceptional leadership skills. Mahin actively participated in slave revolts and uprisings within the Brazilian province of Bahia. Despite being a street vendor by trade, she ingeniously utilized her business as a vital hub for disseminating messages and distributing leaflets in support of the resistance movement. Her pivotal involvement in the notable slave rebellions known as the "Revolta dos Males" (1835) and "Sabina" (1837-1838) showcases her influential role in these significant historical events. Within his biographical accounts, the poet and abolitionist Gama made the following record about his mother, Luiza Mahin: "As a native son hailing from the Nago nation, I am of black African descent, born to my mother Luisa Mahin, who held onto her pagan beliefs and consistently declined baptism and Christian teachings. My mother possessed striking features - she was petite, slender, and possessed a captivating beauty, with deeply dark, unblemished skin and teeth as pure as snow. She carried herself with pride, showed great generosity, endured hardships, and possessed inner strength, occasionally exhibiting a vengeful side. Undeniably, she was a woman of extraordinary beauty." #thosebeforeus
***FUN FACT FRIDAY*** Did you know that the only breed of swine developed in Canada, was developed right here in Lacombe?! The Lacombe pig was the result of an extensive animal breeding and genetics program at the Lacombe Research Station. Breed development started in 1947 with crosses of Berkshire sows to boars of Danish Landrace and Chester White ancestry. The goal was to produce a pig that could be crossed with Yorkshires, the dominant breed at the time. The Lacombe pig was specifically bred to be raised in confinement as dedicated hog barns began to proliferate. The Lacombe was unveiled to pork producers in 1957 and quickly grew to be a popular breed in Canada. Long in body, the white medium-sized pigs grow to a length of about 4.5 feet with short legs and a meaty conformation. They were known for their docile temperament and large droopy ears. Now the breed is on Heritage Livestock Canada's critically endangered list. 📸 - The breeding program that founded the Lacombe pig at the Lacombe Research Station was under the direction of Jack Stothart and Howard Fredeen (pictured) courtesy of @lacombemuseums #LacombePig #Pig #BestOfLacombe #FunFact #TheMoreYouKnow #LacombeResearchStation #History #Stothart #Fredeen #Agriculture #Livestock #Research #Alberta #Facts #ThoseBeforeUs #HometownMarket
Those Before Us! 🙌🏾 _ Today we celebrate Queen Sarraounia Mangou _ An extremely famous figure in Niger, Queen Sarraounia Mangou, embodied the resistance of Nigeriens against the French colonization at the end of the 19th century. Sarraounia Mangou reigned in the 19th century in southwestern Niger. She presided over the destiny of the Aznas people. In the Hausa language, “Sarraounia” means a “female chief or a lineage of female rulers”. This was the title given to the political and religious female leaders of the community. The Nigerien sovereign became a legend after she formed a strong resistance to French colonial troops in the years 1898-1899. For Nigeriens, she symbolizes their fight against imperialism. She became a queen at the age of 20 after her father’s demise. She is said to have hide the women and children behind a thick, impenetrable bush, while she led her army against the invaders. When enemy gunfire overwhelmed her forces, she strategically retreated with her comrades into a protective thicket of jungle vegetation. From the cover of the undergrowth, her army continued their resistance with guerilla warfare. #thosebeforeus
🫶🏾Those Before Us! _ Today we celebrate Dahia Al-Kahina _ The Kahina was born in the early seventh century and died around the end of the seventh century in modern day Algeria. She is believed to have been queen, religious and military leader of the Djéraoua, a powerful Berber tribe of Jewish origin. She led an indigenous resistance to the expansion of the Arabian empire in Numidia, northwest Africa, known today as Algeria. #thosebeforeus
***FUN FACT FRIDAY*** Meet Arthur D. Gregson, one of the first to settle the Burbank area just southeast of Blackfalds in 1890. This pioneer was able to supplement his farming income by selling fleas! Gregson was born in England and had an early interest in insects, winning prizes for his moth and butterfly collection in his teens. While he first broke land for crops and raised pine martens, mink, and fox when he settled, he was able to make some additional money by collecting fleas off his animals. He would lay a white sheet on a carcass, making the fleas easy to see when they hopped from the body of the animal onto the sheet. He would then scoop them into bottles and preserve them with alcohol and ship them to a well known banking family back in London that collected insects, birds, mammals, fish and reptiles from around the world. There's even a wild story about Gregson and his two nieces from England going on a packing expedition in the Ya Ha Tinda area, where they ended up trapped for the winter due to an early heavy snowfall. They survived off wild meat, fish, and a diet heavy with squirrel. They emerged in the spring with furs, skins, and insects to sell. The girls earned $60 from the sale of fleas to the same British family, the Rothschilds, which was enough for each to buy a saddle! 📸 Blackfalds Archives #FunFacts #TheMoreYouKnow #BestOfCentralAlberta #Blackfalds #Pioneer #Fleas #Farmer #Businessman #GetCreative #Alberta #Gregson #History #ThoseBeforeUs
Those Before Us!🙌🏾 Today we celebrate Mulatto Solitude _ In May 1802, while a few months pregnant, the Mulatto Solitude took part in the Guadeloupean uprisings against the reinstatement of Lacrosse, who had been appointed Captain-General of Guadeloupe by Napoleon Bonaparte and expelled in October 1801 following a coup by the army’s officers of colour. After her arrest, Solitude was imprisoned and subsequently tortured, possibly to death, a day after giving birth. Solitude symbolizes all Caribbean women and mothers who fought for equality and freedom from slavery. “Live free or die” were Solitude’s last words when she was executed for her involvement in the 1802 slave rebellion in Guadeloupe #thosebeforeus
Put together today some family photos of family celebrations in some traditional frames for my Retro TV. (circa 1890’s to 1950’s) #immagrants #poland #wales #americandreams #thosebeforeus #familyphotography #stayhumble🙏
Those Before Us!🪴 Today we celebrate Zoneziwoh Mbondgulo-Wondieh A feminist blogger and humanitarian reporter from Cameroon, Zoneziwoh Mbondgulo-Wondieh is the founder of the NGO Women for a Change and a member of the civil society advisory group to the Generation Equality Forum. In her work as an activist and as a reporter, Mbondgulo-Wondieh gives voice to Cameroonian women's perspectives on the country's development. #thosebeforeus
Those Before Us! Today we celebrate Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. No other woman – in life and after – occupies the place that Winnie Madikizela-Mandela did in South African politics. A stalwart of the African National Congress (ANC), she nevertheless stood above, and at times outside, the party. Her iconic status transcended political parties and geographical boundaries, generations and genders. #thosebeforeus
Those Before Us!🫶🏾 Today we celebrate Nontsikelelo Albertina Sisulu Nontsikelelo Albertina Sisulu (née Nontsikelelo Thethiwe) was one of the prominent anti-apartheid South African leaders, widely referred to as the “Mother of the Nation”. Albertina Sisulu was one of five children born to Bonilizwe and Monikazi Thethiwe in the Tsomo district in the Transkei on 21 October 1918. She was a nurse, a political activist and council to her husband former Secretary-General and Deputy President of the African National Congress (ANC), Walter Sisulu. Mama Sisulu embodied tenacity, fortitude, strength, and became a beacon of hope during the darkest period of apartheid, and she was a phenomenal leader. _ “We are each required to walk our own road and then stop, assess what we have learnt, and share it with others. It is only in this way that the next generation can learn from those who have walked before them. We can do no more than tell our story. Then it is up to them to make of it what they will.” _ Ma Sisulu #thosebeforeus
Those Before Us! Today we celebrate Minna Salami She is a Nigerian-Finnish and Swedish writer and social critic, and the founder of the multiple award-winning blog, MsAfropolitan, which connects feminism with critical reflections on contemporary culture from an Africa-centred perspective. Minna is the author of "Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for Everyone - a collection of thought provoking essays that explore questions central to how we see ourselves, our history, and our world. #thosebeforeus
Narawntapu - Magical. . . . . #tasmaniagram #tasmania #discover #discovertasmania #australia #summerdays #summer #narawantapunationalpark #nationalpark #stateparks #islandhome #treadlightly #wefollow #land #thosebeforeus #coastline #downunder #
Those Before Us!👊🏾🫶🏾 Today we celebrate Patrice Lumumba Former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo A Pan-Africanist and iconic revolutionary, Lumumba, founder and leader of the Mouvement National Congolais (MNC) party was Congo’s independence leader and the first democratically elected leader of the country. He dedicated his life to fighting colonialism, exploitation and injustices. Lumumba played a critical role in Congo’s fight for independence from Belgium. We celebrate the legacy of one of Africa’s founding heroes and remember the words he left us with in his quest to see the liberation and development of Africa. . “A minimum of comfort is necessary for the practice of virtue”. - Patrice Lumumba . Lumumba remains an inspiration to African politicians. #thosebeforeus
Those Before Us! Today we celebrate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (born Ellen Eugenia Johnson, 29 October 1938) is a Liberian politician who served as the 24th President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018. Sirleaf was the first elected female head of state in Africa. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011, in recognition of her efforts to bring women into the peacekeeping process. She has received numerous other awards for her leadership. In June 2016, Sirleaf was elected as the Chair of the Economic Community of West African States, making her the first woman to hold the position since it was created. As a president elected by women, Ms Sirleaf implemented one of the most comprehensive anti-rape laws in Africa and established a fast-track court to deal with gender-based violence. #thosebeforeus
Those Before Us! Today we celebrate Julius Kambarage Nyerere 🇹🇿 Julius Kambarage Nyerere was a Tanzanian anti-colonial activist, politician, and political theorist. He governed Tanganyika as prime minister from 1961 to 1962 and then as president from 1963 to 1964, after which he led its successor state, Tanzania, as president from 1964 to 1985. “Nyerere was a Pan-Africanist and therefore a firm believer of the unity of Africans. He believed that the African states that were carved out of artificial boarders imposed by the colonialists during their scramble for Africa needed to unite to form a stronger polity.” _ Dr. Maladhi Juma Maalim #thosebeforeus
"When eating fruit, remember the one who planted the tree." - Vietnamese Proverb. What a great quote of gratitude. Be thankful for those who paved the way for you…in all aspects of your life! 😊 #gratitude #vietnameseproverb #life #thankful #inspirationalquotes #fruit #mentor #laythefoundation #thosebeforeus #shoulders #happy #grateful #proverb #beanexample #cantdoitalone
Those Before Us! Today we celebrate Dr. Noerine Kaleeba A true icon in the fight against HIV/AIDS Dr. Noerine Kaleeba, whose husband passed away from AIDS upon returning to Uganda after graduate study in the United Kingdom in 1987. Due to the stigma around HIV/AIDS, many of the Ugandan health workers would not help or touch Kaleeba's husband - leaving her to aid her husband all alone before he died. Despite such an adverse and sorrowful situation, Kaleeba was able to turn her tragic reality to that of transformative HIV/AIDS activism and advocacy in her native Uganda and beyond. #thosebeforeus
Those before us! Today we celebrate Leopold Senghor Léopold Sédar Senghor was a Senegalese poet, politician and cultural theorist who was the first president of Senegal. Ideologically an African socialist, he was the major theoretician of Négritude. Negritude has been defined by Léopold Sédar Senghor as "the sum of the cultural values of the black world as they are expressed in the life, the institutions, and the works of black men." #thosebeforeus
S1 E9: They may call themselves the "old-timers"; I call them "wisdom in the flesh". L - #thosebeforeus #alcoholfree #addictionrecovery #soberliving #youtube #podcast #silverlingingnation
Those before us! Today we celebrate Dr. Tolu Oni Dr. Tolu Oni, a scientist from Nigeria, is working to disprove the notion that STEM research in Africa is of lower quality than that conducted elsewhere by launching RICHE, an interdisciplinary research program for urban health research in Africa that will focus on reducing health disparities in urban areas. Furthermore, Oni was successful in lobbying for the University of Cape Town to establish the first of its kind on the African continent: an intercalated BSc(Hons) in global public health. #thosebeforeus
Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #happybirthday #honortoMrKingJr #respectforall #thankful #thosebeforeus #teachlove #teachtolerance #acceptance #comejoinus #c2bchildcare🐛🦋
We remember you. We thank you. #litnetsb #literacynetworkofsouthberkshire #berkshireimmigrantstories #thosebeforeus #braveamericans #mlkjr #werememberyou
Happy Founders Day💞💚 For there is no other... #aka1908 its giving #pinkandgreen #thosebeforeus #alphakappaalphasororityinc #j15 @tbuck1908 @jjk1908 #115years #sisterhood #thosetocome #thisgirlisonfire #servicetoallmankind @tro_aka #27 #shesonfire #itsavibe #blessingsonblessings
My dearest Mother, my guiding light, my constant source of encouragement, My greatest teacher of all time x Oceans apart really does it for me 😢 It took for me to move this far from you to really appreciate you the way I should’ve all my life. You’re always going over and above to cater for us even when we are more than capable. The most selfless person I know. I am grateful for you always in all ways for everything you have taught me. All of which aids in who I have become as a mother to my very own. My style of parenting is very much different from yours in a lot of ways. I’ve taken everything I’ve seen throughout my life, both good, bad and ugly and used it to my advantage to do better, to evolve and I know you’re proud. You never fail to tell me so 🥹🥹 Just know that I would choose you to be my mum and do it all over again if it meant I could be the person/daughter/sister/Aunty annnnd Mother that I am today ❤️ I hope someday my kids take everything that I am as their mother and become a better version as a parent and so forth, but also look to me the way I look to you today 🫶 with so much love and gratitude Olive x #mygreatestteacher #gratitude #grateful🙏 #mum #mumlife #parenting #motherhood #love #liveandlearn #lifelessons #growth #appreciation #appreciate #parents #thosebeforeus
🍃Samhain Prayer 🍂 The veil grows thin at the time of the dead, As we honour our long-gone ancestors, In whose footsteps we tread. Life retreats into the bulbs and the roots, The time has passed for the flowers and the fruits, As leaves fall thick and carpet the ground, The Dark Mother waits in silence profound. Now is the time for the apple feasts, Time stands still for humans and beasts Seek the wisdom of days gone by, To deal with the past and let it lie. Face your shadow and accept your faults, Look now to the future to seek your results. Author Unknown . . . . . . . . . . . . #samhain #pagansofinstagram #witchesofinstagram #wiccansofinstagram #thinningveil #honnor #pagan #wheeloftheyear #turningthewheel #cycles #veil #blackveil #ancestors #thosebeforeus #cemetery #graveyard #darkhalf #seasonchange #lastharvest #harvest #paganwitch #pagangirl #greenwitch #earthwitch #theoldways #waysofold #goddess #wearenature #walkwithme #notallwhowanderarelost
💓💓💓 #ancestors #ancestor #ancestorhealing #blessingsfromancestors #thosebeforeus #angels #divine #divineenergies #divinities
Those Before Us! Today we celebrate: Eduardo Chivambo Mondlane Eduardo Chivambo Mondlane was the President of the Mozambican Liberation Front from 1962, the year that FRELIMO was founded in Tanzania, until his assassination in 1969. He is universally credited as the father of Mozambique’s independence. #thosebeforeus
I know I am a couple days late but I had to wait for my uncle to open his present so I didn’t spoil the surprise. Thank you to my uncle Mike and all of those who served. Without each and every one of you we wouldn’t have many of the opportunities we all have today. We must never forget how fortunate we are. God bless each of you! #frostedprairie #veteransday #thankavet #supportourtroops #thosebeforeus #somegaveall
I know I am a couple days late but I had to wait for my uncle to open his present so I didn’t spoil the surprise. Thank you to my uncle Mike and all of those who served. Without each and every one of you we wouldn’t have many of the opportunities we all have today. We must never forget how fortunate we are. God bless each of you! #frostedprairie #veteransday #thankavet #supportourtroops #thosebeforeus #somegaveall
I know I am a couple days late but I had to wait for my uncle to open his present so I didn’t spoil the surprise. Thank you to my uncle Mike and all of those who served. Without each and every one of you we wouldn’t have many of the opportunities we all have today. We must never forget how fortunate we are. God bless each of you! #frostedprairie #veteransday #thankavet #supportourtroops #thosebeforeus #somegaveall
#wewillrememberthem #lestweforget🇨🇦 #canada #ohcanada #theyfoughtforus #thosebeforeus
Those Before Us! Today we celebrate: Patrice Émery Lumumba. Patrice Émery Lumumba was a Congolese politician and independence leader who served as the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from June until September 1960. A member of the Congolese National Movement, he led the MNC from 1958 until his assassination in January 1961. Lumumba is remembered, and celebrated, as one of the original African revolutionaries. #thosebeforeus
#stilltimetovote #ivoted #democracy #thosebeforeus #yourrights