A traditional technique used by young shepherds of Ethiopia’s Banna tribe.
They use stilts to watch over their livestock in tall grass, move through wetland areas, and avoid snakes and predators like lions and leopards.
It requires strength, balance, and training from a young age.
Everybody knows Kenny Rogers recorded ‘Lady’… but hearing Teddy Pendergrass perform it live feels like an entirely different song. Lionel Richie wrote a masterpiece. Kenny Rogers made it legendary. Teddy Pendergrass made it seductive.
Black History Month is a time to recognize the lived, shared experience of all Black folks who have fundamentally shaped, challenged, and ultimately strengthened America. It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so that we can create a better future. As we mark 100 years of celebrating Black history, let’s honor the sacrifices of the leaders who came before us, and recommit ourselves to continuing their work.
What the KENNEDY Center used to be…
Remember that time Aretha Franklin performed at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to Carole King, who co-wrote “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” and it brought a tear to Barack Obama’s eye and everyone to their feet? And Carole King’s reaction. Wow.
Those were the days we want back.