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In Episode 140,  Ben chats with clinical psychologist,  Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, who has combined her passion for hairstyling with psychology to create a new global mental health movement called PsychoHairapy using hair as an entry point into mental health care.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.0 Learning  IBAO: 1.0 Cultural QABA: 1.0 DEI Contact: https://www.psychohairapy.org/ https://www.instagram.com/psychohairapy/ https://www.instagram.com/dr_afiya/ Links: The Story of Wrestler, Andrew Johnson's Dreadlocks https://andscape.com/features/the-untold-story-of-wrestler-andrew-johnsons-dreadlocks/ The Crown Act https://www.thecrownact.com/ Podcast on Toxic Black Hair Products https://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=20-P13-00036&segmentID=3 Kamala Harris and  Keke Palmer Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXrLtzsedf4&t=10s Brandee Younger on NPR Tiny Desk https://www.npr.org/sections/now-playing/2023/02/23/1157552574/brandee-younger-youre-a-girl-for-one-man-only Piff Marti https://www.instagram.com/piffmarti/?hl=en David Walker's Appeal https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h2931.html David Walker and Nat Turner https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/david-walker-nat-turner-and-black-immediat African Meeting House  https://www.britannica.com/topic/African-Meeting-House BABA  https://babainfo.org/ Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced Cammie Williams Episode https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-81-the-burnout-epidemic-understanding-the-root-causes-in-behavior-analysis-with-cammie-williams-msc-bcba-lba/ Dr Evan Auguste Episode https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/ Articles Referenced Mbilishaka, A. M., & Hudlin, M. (2023). “I Remember My First Relaxer”: Black Women Voicing Psychologically Engrained Practices of Chemical Hair Straightening. Journal of Black Psychology, 49(5), 716-741. https://doi.org/10.1177/00957984231191849 Smith, A. M., Humphries, M. L., Mbilishaka, A. M., & Auguste, E. E. (2023). Hair Messages: A Context for Exploring Racial Socialization Among African American Males. Journal of Black Psychology, 49(5), 684-715. https://doi.org/10.1177/00957984231191847 Mbilishaka, A.M. (2021). PsychoHairapy Through Beauticians and Barbershops: The Healing Relational Triad of Black Hair Care Professionals, Mothers, and Daughters. In: Lewis, M.L., Weatherston, D.J. (eds) Therapeutic Cultural Routines to Build Family Relationships. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83726-6_13 Mbilishaka, A. M., Mbande, A., Gulley, C., & Mbande, T. (2021). Faded fresh tapers and line-ups: Centering barbershop hair stories in understanding gendered racial socialization for black men. Psychology of Men & Masculinities, 22(1), 166–176. https://doi.org/10.1037/men0000317 Afiya M. Mbilishaka & Danielle Apugo (2020) Brushed aside: African American women's narratives of hair bias in school, Race Ethnicity and Education, 23:5, 634-653, DOI: 10.1080/13613324.2020.1718075 Afiya Mbilishaka; PsychoHairapy: Using Hair as an Entry Point into Black Women's Spiritual and Mental Health. Meridians 1 March 2018; 16 (2): 382–392. doi: https://doi.org/10.2979/meridians.16.2.19 Mbilishaka, A. M., Clemons, K., Hudlin, M., Warner, C., & Jones, D. (2020). Don't get it twisted: Untangling the psychology of hair discrimination within Black communities. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 90(5), 590–599. https://doi.org/10.1037/ort0000468 Helm, J.S., M.N. Nishioka, J.G. Brody, R.A. Rudel, R.E. Dodson. 2018. “Measurements of Endocrine Disrupting and Asthma-Associated Chemicals in Hair Products Used by Black Women.” Environmental Research. doi:10.1016/j.envres.2018.03.030 Wise, L. A., Wang, T. R., Ncube, C. N., Lovett, S. M., Abrams, J., Boynton-Jarrett, R., Koenig, M. R., Geller, R. J., Wesselink, A. K., Coleman, C. M., Hatch, E. E., & James-Todd, T. (2023). Use of Chemical Hair Straighteners and Fecundability in a North American Preconception Cohort. American journal of epidemiology, 192(7), 1066–1080. https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwad079    

The Half Court Press Podcast is back! Goalmouth Gossip is our latest series, where we focus on the first player on any hockey team sheet. Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of goalkeepers from around the world about training, development and personal backgrounds. In episode three we hear from the South African ladies goalkeepers Phumelala Hlophe (née Mbande) and Marlise van Tonder. Hailing from Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape, Phumelala has been the first choice goalie for her country for several years playing in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, as well as the Tokyo 2020/1 Olympic Games, captaining the team in the latter two tournaments. Van Tonder, coming from capital city Pretoria, has travelled with her friend and team mate around the world as one of the other keepers in the programme, being a member of the squad in the 2018 World Cup. Marlise has also played in American collegiate system, whilst studying in the USA. In this conversation we chat about what makes a good goalie, their preference for protective kit and why the goalkeeper is the most important player on the pitch. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

En este programa viajamos hasta África, hasta la actual Angola, al antiguo reino de Ndongo y Matamba para conocer a la reina Nzinga Mbandi, o Njnga Mbandi Ngola, o Anna de Souza como la llamaron los portugueses. Una reina africana que es todo un símbolo del nacionalismo angoleño, que luchó contra el colonialismo portugués para mantener la independencia de su reino, Ndongo y evitar que sus subditos se conviertieran en esclavos en las plantaciones de azúcar de Brasil. Documentos y libros sobre Nzinga Mbandi: - Nzinga a Mbandi, Reina de Ndongo y Matamba, Serie UNESCO Mujeres en la Historia Africana - A Rainha Nzinga Mbandi História, Memória e Mito, de varios autores, organizado por Inocencia Mata - Reinas de África y heroínas de la diáspora negra, de Sylvia Serbin - Creando la identidad de la reina Njinga, de Rachel Briard - Njinga a Mbande: poder y guerra en la Angola del siglo XVII, de Selma Pantoja

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE: https://thecivshow.com The leader pass has not started in the best ways for Firaxis and Civilization. A lot of users have been reporting that the game has reset to the first version of the game with no expansions or any DLC. The devs are actively fixing the issue and hopefully it gets resolved in the next couple of days. We were introduced to 4 new leaders, Julius Caesar, Abraham Lincoln, Mbande Nzinga, and Sultan Saladin. We go over all the new abilities for the leaders and talk about potential strategies to best use these new leaders. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecivshow/message

The latest season of the Half Court Press Podcast takes a look at several players who have been entertaining us at this summers tournaments and elsewhere. In Hockey Player Profiles, Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of international players, within the sport of hockey, about their lives, careers and backgrounds. In episode seven we speak to goalkeeper Phumelela Mbande (now Hlophe), who since the recording of this episode has married her long term partner. She has had a very successful career. As the goalkeeper for the South African hockey team she has won the African Cup of Nations, played in two Commonwealth Games, two World Cups and the Tokyo Olympic Games, most recently as captain. In this interview we talk to Phumelela about what she does outside of hockey, her thoughts on how her team has performed in the recent international tournaments and some suggestions on how to develop the sport. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Ngola Ana Nzinga Mbande dirigió durante cuatro décadas (1620-1660) la guerra contra los portugueses en Angola y resistió toda su vida contra la colonia europea. La lucha contra la explotación extranjera y contra la esclavitud que libró la reina Nzinga no deja de ser una realidad dolorosa en muchos lugares del mundo. Hay una larga tradición de reinas, estrategas militares y lideres religiosas en el vasto continente africano de las que en Occidente se conoce muy poco. Este capítulo es un pequeño aporte para activar la curiosidad a otras geografías y culturas que se ignoran en la historia que nos cuentan. Música en orden de aparición 1. African Skies - Stephen J. Anderson 2. Golden Vixen-Composers- RM Jackson-Rod Weinstein 3. Angola traditional music 4. Road To War- Tilmann Sillescu 5. N'Gola Ritmos 6. N'Gola Ritmos- Lourdes Van-Dunem ** Escríbeme: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saragapi/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saragapi Telegram: @saragapi Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaraGP *** Rastreamos documentos y cartas, viajamos al pasado, contamos historias, hacemos radio. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bauldecartas/support

Tayo Mbande is a WIC trained Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion. In 2018, Tayo and her mother, Toni Taylor, started Chicago Birthworks Collective to support Black mothers and their families and empower them throughout pregnancy and beyond. In this episode, Allison and Tayo chat about the passion behind CBC, the benefits of having a doula during birth, and how crucial birthing education is. Tayo also shares her motherhood journey.  Complete show notes here Visit Chicago Birthworks Collective's Instagram here

Been given the honour of carrying the South African flag at the Tokyo Olympic Opening Ceremony came as a huge surprise to Phumelela Mbande. So began a rollercoaster ride of an Olympic experience for the SA Hockey team vice-captain - one she is still coming to terms with. An outspoken mental health advocate, Phumelela very courageously talks about the difficulties in coping with the grief and sadness she felt post-Tokyo after a hugely disappointing team performance, and discusses the challenges of the 18 months leading up to the Games. Phumelela is incredibly accomplished athlete both on and off the sports field (she is a qualified Chartered Accountant) and she also talks about her experiences as a black woman in sport and how she hopes to inspire others through her journey. This is a raw, honest conversation and one I think many athletes will be able to identify with. 

Timbila is recognised by Unesco as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It is Mozambique's national instrument but, without the passion and dedication of one family, it would almost certainly have disappeared. Meet Vanancia Mbande Junior, a brilliant musician who is also doing all he can to keep this extraordinary music alive for future generations.

Tune in to Hot Sport Monday- Thursday 18:30-19:00 as he chats to some of the biggest names in sports both on the field and off. John Walland is valuable part of Joburg`s Hottest Breakfast Team on Hot91.9FM

Episode 6 of the Chi State Pod is the first of our Black History Month series. This edition features Aremu Mbande, program director of the Chicago State African-American Male Resource Center. Mbande is the leader of the committee charged with forming the University’s Black History Month Calendar. On the podcast, Mbande delves into the month’s key events at Chicago State and discusses why Black History Month is crucially important, especially amidst the current climate. For more information on CSU’s celebration of Black History Month, visit @csu_getinvolved on Instagram. Chi State Pod is hosted and produced by Sam Brief. Music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Phumelela Mbande is the goalkeeper for the South African national field hockey team. Phumelela chats about how she trains, and her memories from participating in the World Cup. www.anygivenrunway.com

Show dedication: In Loving Memory of Tayo's father--DeShon Reddick, Sr. “Demo,” The King of B Boy Soul. Isis and Chae open this episode discussing self-care and its importance in pregnancy and postpartum healing. Chae also mentions her love for moxibustion. We continue the self-care conversation with Tayo on Patreon with our monthly subscribers. This episode features Tayo Mbande--a Californian living in Chicago, a homebirth mama, birthworker, and co-founder of Chicago Birth Works Collective. She founded the collective with her mother, Toni Taylor, who has always been a supportive force and doula to Tayo especially for the birth of Tayo's youngest daughter born who was born at home without a trained medical professional present. Tayo struggled during this pregnancy when her father passed away when she was 13 weeks pregnant. She and her husband created a community who provided prenatal care support and preparation for their family birth. This manifested as a "birth village" holding monthly planning meetings. During her pregnancy, Tayo experienced bladder prolapse and a shifted pelvis. She was able to receive excellent care from Black women providers. She praises Lakieta Edwards CNM who held space for her grief and Dr. Rolande Balan at Hyde Park Chiropractic who "changed her life." Recommended Reading: Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Front Lines Birthing Justice  

The saying goes, "it takes a village to raise a child" - hearing Tayo and her mother share Tayo's birth experience not only affirms this but reveals it takes a village to birth a mother.Tayo knew for her third pregnancy and birth; she was going to need to facilitate her experience with intense intention. From her previous births, birthing at a hospital was not an option, so with the support of her mother and husband, she prepared to have a family homebirth, absent of a midwife. Yet, this pregnancy was opposite from her others, and there was a point where she thought her homebirth wouldn't come to fruition. Along with balancing her children, work, being a business owner, and her relationships, she also loss her father 13 weeks into the pregnancy. This emotional rollercoaster showed up both physically and mentally for Tayo. It also brought to the forefront everything she hadn't addressed from her previous pregnancies.Before, Tayo relied heavily on her mother for support throughout her birth journey. This time around, her mother pushed for Tayo and her husband to create a stronger bond they could depend on and believe in each other as a support unit. That bond allowed Tayo's husband to show up for her. Taking the reins, he built their support. Reaching out to specific people, he assigned them roles, gave them space to select what felt right for them in showing up to support Tayo throughout her birth and postpartum.Reimagining her village, she let herself to be fully loved and cared for, throughout the pregnancy, her birth, and at the beginning of her postpartum and still currently. Everyone showing up for her makes her show up for herself.Tayo and Toni have a beautiful bond; they have now created a space to support and uplift the families in their community in that same sacred love. The Chicago Birth Collective is the village, a collective of birth workers, healers, and wellness practitioners serving and healing Black families across Chicago.Tayo and Toni laid the foundation on what it means to create a village you can depend on, and find solace. As a family and the work of Chicago Birthworks Collective, they are embodying that to the fullest.

The saying goes, "it takes a village to raise a child" - hearing Tayo and her mother share Tayo's birth experience not only affirms this but reveals it takes a village to birth a mother.Tayo knew for her third pregnancy and birth; she was going to need to facilitate her experience with intense intention. From her previous births, birthing at a hospital was not an option, so with the support of her mother and husband, she prepared to have a family homebirth, absent of a midwife. Yet, this pregnancy was opposite from her others, and there was a point where she thought her homebirth wouldn't come to fruition. Along with balancing her children, work, being a business owner, and her relationships, she also loss her father 13 weeks into the pregnancy. This emotional rollercoaster showed up both physically and mentally for Tayo. It also brought to the forefront everything she hadn't addressed from her previous pregnancies.Before, Tayo relied heavily on her mother for support throughout her birth journey. This time around, her mother pushed for Tayo and her husband to create a stronger bond they could depend on and believe in each other as a support unit. That bond allowed Tayo's husband to show up for her. Taking the reins, he built their support. Reaching out to specific people, he assigned them roles, gave them space to select what felt right for them in showing up to support Tayo throughout her birth and postpartum.Reimagining her village, she let herself to be fully loved and cared for, throughout the pregnancy, her birth, and at the beginning of her postpartum and still currently. Everyone showing up for her makes her show up for herself.Tayo and Toni have a beautiful bond; they have now created a space to support and uplift the families in their community in that same sacred love. The Chicago Birth Collective is the village, a collective of birth workers, healers, and wellness practitioners serving and healing Black families across Chicago.Tayo and Toni laid the foundation on what it means to create a village you can depend on, and find solace. As a family and the work of Chicago Birthworks Collective, they are embodying that to the fullest.

Today, we are journeying to South Africa, into what is now known as Angola, and we're going to talk about the legendary warrior queen Nzinga Mbande. Stay up to date with the podcast: frumiousreads.com/a-murderess-affair Buy our merch!!! frumiousreads.com/shop

The football season that's about to begin could not as for a better appetizer than the Soweto Derby during the Carling Black Label Cup. But does it truly serve as a yardstick? Thembinkosi Lorch, who scored another scorching goal – adding to his sizzling Bafana Bafana Africa Cup of Nations form – gives us a glimpse into what we should expect during this upcoming Premier Soccer League 2019/20 season. Orlando Pirates got the better of their cross town rivals, Kaizer Chiefs, 2-0 in the pre-season derby. But is there cause for concern at Naturena so early in the season? The Springboks burgled a 16-all draw in Wellington, making it one win, one defeat and one draw for coach Rassie Erasmus against the mighty All Blacks since he took over from Allister Coetzee as head coach. Aside from going all googoo gaga over Herschel Jantjies, we look at what Erasmus has done right as opposed to what his predecessor did wrong, with relatively the same pool of rugby talent. And our special guest is the acclaimed Proteas Hockey Women vice captain Phumelela Mbande, who opened up about her background, how she got into hockey, her early influences and the strangest of coincidences involving ex Proteas Hockey Women legend Sanani Mangisa – who was also a goalkeeper like Mbande. She also tells us about the impact the Players For Transformation movement had on the sport of hockey since its founding in 2018 and delves into the important subject involving mental health and how she struggled to come to terms with South Africa's 4th place finish at the FIH Series Finals last month.

MultimediaLIVE — The football season that's about to begin could not as for a better appetizer than the Soweto Derby during the Carling Black Label Cup. But does it truly serve as a yardstick? Thembinkosi Lorch, who scored another scorching goal – adding to his sizzling Bafana Bafana Africa Cup of Nations form – gives us a glimpse into what we should expect during this upcoming Premier Soccer League 2019/20 season. Orlando Pirates got the better of their cross town rivals, Kaizer Chiefs, 2-0 in the pre-season derby. But is there cause for concern at Naturena so early in the season? The Springboks burgled a 16-all draw in Wellington, making it one win, one defeat and one draw for coach Rassie Erasmus against the mighty All Blacks since he took over from Allister Coetzee as head coach. Aside from going all googoo gaga over Herschel Jantjies, we look at what Erasmus has done right as opposed to what his predecessor did wrong, with relatively the same pool of rugby talent. And our special guest is the acclaimed Proteas Hockey Women vice captain Phumelela Mbande, who opened up about her background, how she got into hockey, her early influences and the strangest of coincidences involving ex Proteas Hockey Women legend Sanani Mangisa – who was also a goalkeeper like Mbande. She also tells us about the impact the Players For Transformation movement had on the sport of hockey since its founding in 2018 and delves into the important subject involving mental health and how she struggled to come to terms with South Africa's 4th place finish at the FIH Series Finals last month.

Phumelela Mbande joins Derek and Jabu in episode 3 of the Hockey 24 Seven Podcast. The shot-stopper, fresh from being named in the 26-player squad for the FIH Open Series Final, chats about her professional and hockey life, the players for transformation movement, and her player of the match performance in her most recent test match. She also takes on the Hockey 24 Seven One Question Quiz!

Phumelela Mbande joins Derek and Jabu in episode 3 of the Hockey 24 Seven Podcast. The shot-stopper, fresh from being named in the 26-player squad for the FIH Open Series Final, chats about her professional and hockey life, the players for transformation movement, and her player of the match performance in her most recent test match. She also takes on the Hockey 24 Seven One Question Quiz!

Phumelela Mbande joins Derek and Jabu in episode 3 of the Hockey 24 Seven Podcast. The shot-stopper, fresh from being named in the 26-player squad for the FIH Open Series Final, chats about her professional and hockey life, the players for transformation movement, and her player of the match performance in her most recent test match. She also takes on the Hockey 24 Seven One Question Quiz! Facebook

We caught up with Proteas coach Ottis Gibson to reflect on the 2 -0 series loss to Sri Lanka and look ahead to the upcoming ODIs. We also spoke to the players for transformation movement members, Shane Johnson and Phumelela Mbande, about the outcome of the SA Hockey transformation indaba that was held last month. SA Hockey CEO Marissa Langeni also joined the conversation.

We looked at the Soweto Derby and Springboks loss away to Wales with Amakhosi legend Doctor Khumalo and Springboks veteran Bakkies Botha. We then shifted our focus to Hockey and the lack of transformation in the sport. Players: Phumelela Mbande, Nicky Veto, Shane Johnson and Owen Mvimbi joined us. Also joining the conversation was SA Hockey CEO Marisa Langeni.

In the capital of the African nation of Angola today stands a statue to Njinga, the 17th century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms. Its presence is a testament to her skills as a diplomat, warrior, and leader of her people, all of which she demonstrated over the course of a reign described by Linda Heywood in Njinga of Angola: Africa's Warrior Queen (Harvard University Press, 2017). The daughter of the Ndongo king Mbande a Ngola, Njinga grew up in a west central Africa that was facing growing encroachment by Portugal, who were major customers in the regions slave trade. Seeking to extend their control, the Portuguese challenged Njinga's succession to the throne in 1624, prompting a war that lasted for three decades. To persevere, Njinga had to navigate the complex politics of the region, gaining control of the Matamba kingdom and pursuing ties with both the Vatican and the Dutch to provide a counterweight to the Portuguese. The treaty signed with Portugal in 1656 was a testament to her success, allowing her to focus on establishing a legacy of an independent kingdom that she could pass on to her sister after her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the capital of the African nation of Angola today stands a statue to Njinga, the 17th century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms. Its presence is a testament to her skills as a diplomat, warrior, and leader of her people, all of which she demonstrated over the course of a reign described by Linda Heywood in Njinga of Angola: Africa's Warrior Queen (Harvard University Press, 2017). The daughter of the Ndongo king Mbande a Ngola, Njinga grew up in a west central Africa that was facing growing encroachment by Portugal, who were major customers in the regions slave trade. Seeking to extend their control, the Portuguese challenged Njinga's succession to the throne in 1624, prompting a war that lasted for three decades. To persevere, Njinga had to navigate the complex politics of the region, gaining control of the Matamba kingdom and pursuing ties with both the Vatican and the Dutch to provide a counterweight to the Portuguese. The treaty signed with Portugal in 1656 was a testament to her success, allowing her to focus on establishing a legacy of an independent kingdom that she could pass on to her sister after her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the capital of the African nation of Angola today stands a statue to Njinga, the 17th century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms. Its presence is a testament to her skills as a diplomat, warrior, and leader of her people, all of which she demonstrated over the course of a reign described by Linda Heywood in Njinga of Angola: Africa’s Warrior Queen (Harvard University Press, 2017). The daughter of the Ndongo king Mbande a Ngola, Njinga grew up in a west central Africa that was facing growing encroachment by Portugal, who were major customers in the regions slave trade. Seeking to extend their control, the Portuguese challenged Njinga’s succession to the throne in 1624, prompting a war that lasted for three decades. To persevere, Njinga had to navigate the complex politics of the region, gaining control of the Matamba kingdom and pursuing ties with both the Vatican and the Dutch to provide a counterweight to the Portuguese. The treaty signed with Portugal in 1656 was a testament to her success, allowing her to focus on establishing a legacy of an independent kingdom that she could pass on to her sister after her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the capital of the African nation of Angola today stands a statue to Njinga, the 17th century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms. Its presence is a testament to her skills as a diplomat, warrior, and leader of her people, all of which she demonstrated over the course of a reign described by Linda Heywood in Njinga of Angola: Africa’s Warrior Queen (Harvard University Press, 2017). The daughter of the Ndongo king Mbande a Ngola, Njinga grew up in a west central Africa that was facing growing encroachment by Portugal, who were major customers in the regions slave trade. Seeking to extend their control, the Portuguese challenged Njinga’s succession to the throne in 1624, prompting a war that lasted for three decades. To persevere, Njinga had to navigate the complex politics of the region, gaining control of the Matamba kingdom and pursuing ties with both the Vatican and the Dutch to provide a counterweight to the Portuguese. The treaty signed with Portugal in 1656 was a testament to her success, allowing her to focus on establishing a legacy of an independent kingdom that she could pass on to her sister after her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the capital of the African nation of Angola today stands a statue to Njinga, the 17th century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms. Its presence is a testament to her skills as a diplomat, warrior, and leader of her people, all of which she demonstrated over the course of a reign described by Linda Heywood in Njinga of Angola: Africa’s Warrior Queen (Harvard University Press, 2017). The daughter of the Ndongo king Mbande a Ngola, Njinga grew up in a west central Africa that was facing growing encroachment by Portugal, who were major customers in the regions slave trade. Seeking to extend their control, the Portuguese challenged Njinga’s succession to the throne in 1624, prompting a war that lasted for three decades. To persevere, Njinga had to navigate the complex politics of the region, gaining control of the Matamba kingdom and pursuing ties with both the Vatican and the Dutch to provide a counterweight to the Portuguese. The treaty signed with Portugal in 1656 was a testament to her success, allowing her to focus on establishing a legacy of an independent kingdom that she could pass on to her sister after her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the capital of the African nation of Angola today stands a statue to Njinga, the 17th century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms. Its presence is a testament to her skills as a diplomat, warrior, and leader of her people, all of which she demonstrated over the course of a reign described by Linda Heywood in Njinga of Angola: Africa’s Warrior Queen (Harvard University Press, 2017). The daughter of the Ndongo king Mbande a Ngola, Njinga grew up in a west central Africa that was facing growing encroachment by Portugal, who were major customers in the regions slave trade. Seeking to extend their control, the Portuguese challenged Njinga’s succession to the throne in 1624, prompting a war that lasted for three decades. To persevere, Njinga had to navigate the complex politics of the region, gaining control of the Matamba kingdom and pursuing ties with both the Vatican and the Dutch to provide a counterweight to the Portuguese. The treaty signed with Portugal in 1656 was a testament to her success, allowing her to focus on establishing a legacy of an independent kingdom that she could pass on to her sister after her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the capital of the African nation of Angola today stands a statue to Njinga, the 17th century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms. Its presence is a testament to her skills as a diplomat, warrior, and leader of her people, all of which she demonstrated over the course of a reign described by Linda Heywood in Njinga of Angola: Africa’s Warrior Queen (Harvard University Press, 2017). The daughter of the Ndongo king Mbande a Ngola, Njinga grew up in a west central Africa that was facing growing encroachment by Portugal, who were major customers in the regions slave trade. Seeking to extend their control, the Portuguese challenged Njinga’s succession to the throne in 1624, prompting a war that lasted for three decades. To persevere, Njinga had to navigate the complex politics of the region, gaining control of the Matamba kingdom and pursuing ties with both the Vatican and the Dutch to provide a counterweight to the Portuguese. The treaty signed with Portugal in 1656 was a testament to her success, allowing her to focus on establishing a legacy of an independent kingdom that she could pass on to her sister after her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the capital of the African nation of Angola today stands a statue to Njinga, the 17th century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms. Its presence is a testament to her skills as a diplomat, warrior, and leader of her people, all of which she demonstrated over the course of a reign described by Linda Heywood in Njinga of Angola: Africa’s Warrior Queen (Harvard University Press, 2017). The daughter of the Ndongo king Mbande a Ngola, Njinga grew up in a west central Africa that was facing growing encroachment by Portugal, who were major customers in the regions slave trade. Seeking to extend their control, the Portuguese challenged Njinga’s succession to the throne in 1624, prompting a war that lasted for three decades. To persevere, Njinga had to navigate the complex politics of the region, gaining control of the Matamba kingdom and pursuing ties with both the Vatican and the Dutch to provide a counterweight to the Portuguese. The treaty signed with Portugal in 1656 was a testament to her success, allowing her to focus on establishing a legacy of an independent kingdom that she could pass on to her sister after her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BraveTalk Radio honors the life and legacy of Ana Nzinga Mbande with talk show host, Deryl Williams in honor of Black History.