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Sometimes just one word in the Bible opens a whole chapter of African history. Candace in Acts 8:27 led me to the Kandakes—powerful queens of Kush. #StayCurious
Ancient Kush had its own rulers, traditions, writing system, and huge monuments. African history goes way deeper than most of us learned in school. #BlackHistory
Queen Amanitore was a powerhouse ruler of Kush, linked to stunning temples and monuments that show ancient Nubia's rich architectural legacy. #AfricanHistory
The Bible mentions an Ethiopian official serving Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, in Acts 8:27. That passage connects us to the history of ancient Kush and its royal court. #BibleHistory
Fun fact: The Kandakes weren’t just royal figures—they ruled independently and held real political power in ancient Kush. African women’s leadership has deep historical roots. #BlackHistory
During Kush's conflict with Rome, Romans took a bronze head of Emperor Augustus from Roman-controlled Egypt and buried it beneath a temple entrance in Meroë. What a remarkable piece of history! #BlackHistory
Imagine an African queen standing against the mighty Roman Empire over 2,000 years ago. Queen Amanirenas did just that. Her story deserves a place in our discussions of history. #AfricanHistory
Meet Queen Amanirenas, a ruler of ancient Kush who challenged the Roman Empire around 25 BCE. Her kingdom fought Rome and maintained its independence. Now that's history worth learning! #BlackHistory
Long before modern Sudan existed, the Kingdom of Kush was home to powerful African civilizations. Its queens held authority, influenced government, and helped shape history. #AfricanHistory
Did you know the name Candace appears in Acts 8:27? It wasn't simply a personal name. Kandake was a royal title used by powerful women of the ancient Kingdom of Kush in Africa. #BlackHistory
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Wes Moore shows how a governor can lift educational outcomes for Black students, even under the Trump administration. Dr. Shauna D.A. Knox makes the case for Black governors to follow his lead. 📚✊🏾 #BlackEducation #WesMooreSource:•theroot.com
🎉🎉 America's Black governors now have a bigger table, and Wes Moore has company. Congrats to @govwesmoore and to every winner: @keishabottoms @crowleyforwi @aarondford. The community called it, and the people delivered. #BlackLeadership
Source: instagram.com/p/DfV2zD3DF8J/
The more Black history I discover, the more I realize how much was left out of the classroom. Mitchelville, founded in 1862, is a story of freedom, leadership, education, and determination. #BlackHistory
Mitchelville eventually declined after Union troops left Hilton Head Island in 1868, taking many jobs with them. But its legacy of Black self-government deserves to be remembered. #BlackHistory
Black soldiers helped build Fort Howell to protect Mitchelville during the Civil War. Think about that. Men who had faced slavery were helping defend a community built around freedom. #BlackHistory
Thousands of formerly enslaved people found opportunity in Mitchelville during the Civil War. They worked, earned wages, raised families, and helped shape their own community. #BlackHistory
Ever heard of General Ormsby Mitchel? In 1862, he ordered the creation of a town for formerly enslaved people on Hilton Head Island. But it was the residents who built and governed Mitchelville. #History