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Celebrate World Afro Day on September 15 by embracing your natural beauty and celebrating the diversity of the African diaspora! This special day was created in 2013 to honor the beauty and strength of people with afro-textured hair. It's a day to recognize the unique heritage, culture, style, and identity that comes with having an afro. Throughout history, people with afros have faced discrimination and oppression due to their hairstyle. World Afro Day is an opportunity to recognize these struggles while also celebrating our unique beauty and resilience.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1954</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Afro Hairstyle Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Afro hairstyle became recognizable as a symbol of black beauty and political statement on black pride, reaching its mainstream peak in the late 1960's during the Black Power Movement.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960-70s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Afro's Political Statement</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Afro became associated with the fight for civil rights in America and a rejection of white beauty standards.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Afro in Pop Culture</div><div class='timeline-text'>Famous figures in pop culture, like Angela Davis, Jackson Five, influenced the spread of the Afro hairstyle, making it a cultural icon.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Natural Hair Movement</div><div class='timeline-text'>The natural hair movement, a trend that sparked black individuals to keep their natural hair texture like the Afro, gained traction on social platforms worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Afro Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Afro Day was officially established to celebrate Afro hair, culture, and identity.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Explore Afro-inspired art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit your local gallery and view the work of Afro-inspired artists or find some online. This is a great way to celebrate the beauty and culture of African American people.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Listen to Afro music</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put together a playlist of your favorite Afro beats and listen to them throughout the day. There are so many amazing Afro songs out there, from hip hop to soul, funk to jazz, reggae to R&B.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read black literature</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out your local library or bookstore for books written by African American authors. Whether it is poetry, fiction, or nonfiction, there is something for everyone.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Dress up in Afro attire</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find some colorful African clothing and accessorize with jewelry and head wraps. Show your friends and family how much you appreciate African culture with your new look.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Cook an African dish</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Try a new recipe from an African country and share it with friends and family. You'll be surprised at how flavorful and delicious African cuisine can be.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebrates African Culture</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Afro Day is a celebration of all things African from the food and culture to music, fashion and art. It gives people a chance to appreciate the diverse cultures of the African continent and show appreciation for its rich history and heritage.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourages Diversity and Inclusion</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Afro Day is an opportunity to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in society. By recognizing the beauty of African heritage, we can help create a more tolerant and understanding world where everyone is welcome regardless of their race or ethnicity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raises Awareness for Gender Equality</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Afro Day also provides a platform to bring attention to issues such as gender equality, human rights abuses, poverty, access to healthcare, education, etc. - all issues that disproportionately affect women in many African countries. Through words and actions, we can spread Africans’ message of peace, unity and respect around the world!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Afros have a symbolic history for cancer patients</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many cancer patients who underwent chemotherapy and lost their hair embraced the regrowth as 'chemo curls'. This resulted to afros and has symbolized the journey of survival and recovery.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>World Afro Day is recognized by the United Nations</h3><p class='facts-content'>The United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner recognized World Afro Day as a notable day in the international calendar, to fight racism and celebrate Afro hair, identity and culture.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>First World Record for 'Largest Hair Education Lesson' was for an Afro Hair event</h3><p class='facts-content'>On World Afro Day in 2017, a new world record was set for the 'Largest Hair Education Lesson' involving 400 students learning about Afro hair care.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Afro Comb has been around for over 5,000 years</h3><p class='facts-content'>Known as have a carding effect, Afro combs have long-standing cultural and historical importance that goes back to ancient Egypt and even have spiritual and status connotations</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>World Afro Day Founder Michelle De Leon created it for her Daughter</h3><p class='facts-content'>Inspired by her daughter's joy over her natural Afro hair, Michelle De Leon created World Afro Day to build self-confidence and acceptance in young girls and boys with Afro hair globally.</p></div></div>
World Afro Day is celebrated on September 15 every year. In 2024 World Afro Day will occur on a Sunday.
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