Black Women are constantly being sexualized and abused. Every day through the system of racism and white supremacy a black woman is subjected to the lowest rank in this hierarchy. The Black Woman is looked at as a sex symbol she is not respected by the general population, media and even her black male companions in certain situations. The negative images, alter the mind’s perception of the true reality. It’s like being in a world that has been forgotten. At one time in history the black woman was praised and revered by all. The Black Madonna and Child was praised all over the world. Now, nobody is viewing the Black Woman as the original human being, cradle of humanity and civilization. I feel that it is extremely important to remind Black Woman of their worth and their history. I decided to write a paper on the Black Queens of Al-Kebulan (Africa).
Queen Hatshepsut was the longest reigning woman pharaoh in Egypt, ruling for 20 years in the 15th century B.C. She is recognized as one of Egypt's most accomplished pharaohs. She ruled as Queen in conjunction with her husband, Pharaoh Thutmose II, but after his transition into the afterlife, she claimed the role of …show more content…
Researchers date Queen Amina's sovereignty to about 1549, as heir after the death of her mother. Queen Amina ruled for 34 years. This medieval African kingdom was to be found in the area now known as the Kaduna State in the north-central region of Nigeria, capital at the modern city of Zaria. Zaria (aka Birnin Zaria) was named after Queen Amina's younger sister Zariya, and is where the Royal Palace of Zaria resided. Queen Amina was one of the greatest Hausa Warriors of the Zazzau Kingdom. She became the Queen of Zazzau after the death of her brother Karama. She went on military expedition after becoming Queen to solidify her authority and she expanded the Zazzau
Queen Hatshepsut was the longest reigning woman pharaoh in Egypt, ruling for 20 years in the 15th century B.C. She is recognized as one of Egypt's most accomplished pharaohs. She ruled as Queen in conjunction with her husband, Pharaoh Thutmose II, but after his transition into the afterlife, she claimed the role of …show more content…
Researchers date Queen Amina's sovereignty to about 1549, as heir after the death of her mother. Queen Amina ruled for 34 years. This medieval African kingdom was to be found in the area now known as the Kaduna State in the north-central region of Nigeria, capital at the modern city of Zaria. Zaria (aka Birnin Zaria) was named after Queen Amina's younger sister Zariya, and is where the Royal Palace of Zaria resided. Queen Amina was one of the greatest Hausa Warriors of the Zazzau Kingdom. She became the Queen of Zazzau after the death of her brother Karama. She went on military expedition after becoming Queen to solidify her authority and she expanded the Zazzau