Ruth Wedderburn

Passionate educator, lifelong learner, mother of two sons, principal, avid reader, traveler, gardener nurturing delicate plants😎🇯🇲

[Typical African @Joe__Bassey]

Mansa Musa Keita
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Research has revealed that the richest person of all time lived in the 14th century in West Africa and went by many names, including Kankan Musa Keita, Emir of Melle, Lord of the Mines of Wangara, Conqueror of Ghanata and the Lion of Mali II, but today he is usually referred to as Mansa Musa. Adjusting his wealth to modern values, he was worth about an estimated $400 billion as the Sultan of ancient Mali, which controlled the trade routes across the Sahara Desert.

Mali empire was a central to several key trading routes in the world, and with the support of well trained army, Mali became a strong and powerful empire.

Meanwhile On a pilgrimage of one of the Emperors of Great Mali Empire to Mecca in 1324 AD, Mansa Musa, brought so much money and gold with him that his visit resulted in the collapse of gold prices in Egypt, Arabia and the western world. It took another twelve years for the economies of the region to return to what it was.

How come we hardly hear about this great African Empire?

#Africa

[Ruth Wedderburn @WedderburnRuth]

@rick_case @JordizzleJ Sorry boss. All my links are gone. Years ago, I lived in Bondy which is in the north eastern suburbs. It was much cheaper than living in Paris and there was very easy access, hence the reason for my suggestion.

[Ruth Wedderburn @WedderburnRuth]

@rick_case @JordizzleJ Public transportation is excellent so staying in the suburbs around Paris will be cheaper.

[Ruth Wedderburn @WedderburnRuth]

@theblackfilesxx @drehasawakened @wcchen Every country sends their most talented athletes as representatives. If they happen to be black, then so be it. The rest of the world will compete with only the athletes who the USA selects.

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Shout out! 📣

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

We all need friends in our corner to offer a little encouragement now and then. In case you need one today, here are three preschoolers who definitely have your back. What do their words and attitudes tell you about their own support systems? 🧵

[Don Salmon @dijoni]

Did you know they have over 2 million Afro Mexicans. And they experience racism just like African-Americans.

[Ruth Wedderburn @WedderburnRuth]

@DrSubini @poetpedagogue She may want to assess their thinking skills through the errors they make and how the students make their corrections. There are also too many students who spend time working on a task and then erase all their work.

[Peel District School Board @PeelSchools]

Education Week is here! This week and always we celebrate YOU and all of your achievements! Thank you to our incredible students, staff and community for continually inspiring us and creating change towards a brighter future. #BetterTogether

[ChristinaProenzaColes @ProenzaColes]

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a scientist at the NIH, helped develop the Covid vaccine that has saved countless lives. Now a professor of immunology & infectious diseases at Harvard, her work also led to the 1st monoclonal antibody treatment that was authorized by the FDA.

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

This little guy deserves an extra point for problem solving.

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

On February 18th 1957, Kenyan freedom fighter, Dedan Kimathi, was executed by the British. He led the KLFA (MauMau) revolution against the brutal British occupation of his country.

"I don’t lead terrorists. I lead Africans who want their self-government and land.”—D. Kimathi

[Help A Teacher @HelpATeacher]

Give everyone the benefit of the doubt. 😢
🎙️ Heather Thompson Day

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Kindness counts. 🧡

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

So true! 🧡

[T @gaskins_t]

@AfricanArchives

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

So true. 🧡

[Mathematically Gifted and Black @MathGiftedBlack]

Today MGB spotlights Haydee Lindo, an Assistant Professor at Harvey Mudd College.
Read more about Haydee Lindo at https://t.co/j7hR7c8GOQ