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Empress Taytu Betul: A Key Player in Ethiopian History

Empress Taytu Betul, also known as Wälättä Mikael, left an indelible mark on Ethiopian history through her influential role as Empress of Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913. Born in 1851, she rose to prominence as the third wife of Emperor Menelik II, and together they played pivotal roles in shaping the destiny of their nation during a time of intense external pressures. Taytu Betul’s impact…

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The Battle of Adwa, fought on March 1, 1896, was a pivotal moment in Ethiopian and African history. Led by Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu Betul, both men and women united to resist Italian colonization, securing a decisive victory that shattered European imperialist ambitions. Ethiopian forces, with courage and unity, overwhelmed the Italian army, making Ethiopia the only African nation to defend its sovereignty against a colonial power. Adwa symbolizes resilience and continues to inspire future generations. Today, Ethiopians commemorate the 129th victory celebration, a powerful reminder of their strength, unity, and independence. Words by @fikirterefe @merhamagazine Song by @iamanubar

hell fvck YES. An EPIC battle that shockingly is not yet documented on the big Hollywood screen. What are we waiting for black people?

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Taytu Betul (1851 – 11 February 1918) was Empress of Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913 and the third wife of Emperor Menelik II. An influential figure in anti-colonial resistance during the late 19th-century Scramble for Africa, she, along with her husband, founded the modern Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa in 1886.

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“I know it's the belief that women should never show daring in front of men. Never be bold when men hesitate. I know flight is not the answer; even to save our lives.” ~ Empress Theodora

"THEODORA" by Damien Hirst, 2022

Series: The Empresses

Arty-Fact: The Empresses marks a new iteration in Damien Hirst's exploration of the butterfly as a symbol for freedom, religion, life and death. Each print (x5) depicts images of red and black butterfly wings, arranged into a unique kaleidoscope-like pattern. The carefully positioned wings represent the butterflies in varied moments of flight.

As well as a playful reference to Empress butterflies, the prints are named for five influential female rulers from history: Wu Zetian, Theodora, Nūr Jahān, Suiko and Taytu Betul. Their characters and stories are enhanced by the dominant red tone of the series, evoking life, war, power, anger, love, joy and luck.

Theodora is named for the great Byzantine empress who used her intelligence and savvy to create lasting change in the empire. Born into the lowest class of Byzantine society, Theodora (497-548 CE) rose to power in 527 CE following her marriage to Emperor Justinian. She left a significant impact on the region, namely through implementing new religious and social policies. Indeed, Theodora’s power over the empire left many to wonder if it was her and not Justinian that ruled.

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TAYTU BETUL // EMPRESS OF ETHIOPIA

“She was Empress of Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913 and the third wife of Emperor Menelik II. An influential figure in anti-colonial resistance during the late 19th century Scramble for Africa, she, along with her husband, founded the modern Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa in 1886.”

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Haile Selassie - Wikipedia

Haile Selassie I (Ge'ez: ቀዳማዊ ኀይለ ሥላሴ, romanized: Qädamawi Haylä Səllasé,[nb 2] born Lij Tafari Makonnen; 23 July 1892 – 27 August 1975)[3] was the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. He rose to power as Regent Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia (Enderase) for Empress Zewditu from 1916 until 1930. Haile Selassie is widely considered a defining figure in modern Ethiopian history, and the major figure of Rastafari, a religious movement in Jamaica that emerged shortly after he became emperor in the 1930s. Before he rose to power he defeated Ras Gugsa Welle Bitul (nephew of Empress Taytu) of Begemder at the Battle of Anchem in 1928.[4][5] He was a member of the Solomonic dynasty, which claims to trace lineage to the Emperor Menelik I, a legendary figure believed by the claimants to be the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, who they name as Makeda.

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Day 25: Taytu Betul!

Taytu Betul was born into an influential family in 19th century Ethiopia. Her grandfather was a provincial governor, but her father had been driven out of the province by his ambitious younger half-brother. Despite this, Taytu seems to have had a stable childhood; she was immensely well-educated, speaking multiple languages and becoming skilled in Senterej chess, music, and poetry.  Taytu was married several times, but her final marriage would be by far the longest-lasting and best known: to a rising political player and royal relative, Menelik of Shewa, soon to be Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia. Taytu’s powerful relatives helped Menelik in his bid for the throne, and Taytu’s own diplomatic skills would soon prove indispensable.  The “Scramble for Africa” saw European colonial powers dividing the continent among their empires. Italy, hungry for control of Ethiopia, first invaded along the coast and then arranged to sign a peace treaty - in which the Italian and Amharic versions said markedly different things. Taytu was the first voice at court to denounce the treaty (she may have physically ripped it to shreds), and she accompanied her husband to his subsequent victory at the Battle of Adwa.

As Menelik’s health began to fail, Taytu took over more of his duties, but was eventually pushed out of power by opposing factions. After his death, she was banished from court - but she didn’t stay off the scene entirely. She may have aided the subsequent coup that put Empress Zauditu on the throne, and she remained quietly influential until her death in 1917. 

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#100Days100Women Day 6: Taytu Betul, brilliant Ethiopian empress fought against Italian colonial invasion, including planning the battle, strategy, and commanding cannoneers (and winning!). She also founded Addis Ababa, picking the site and building there. She wielded great power, and was in many ways a co-ruler with her husband, with him often deferring to her to say "no" so he could remain beloved while she was seen as a hard-customer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taytu_Betul

*100Days100Women information is taken from sources on the internet and in my personal library. Though I research each drawing, some artistic liberties are taken with dress and props. History is something I love, but I am not an historian, but an artist attempting to bring forgotten history to the fore, and to pique your curiosity for more info! I encourage everyone to find out more about these amazing women!

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Reposted from @blackwomenhistory Taytu Betul (c.1851–1918), was a formidable queen and empress of Ethiopia. She used her exceptional intelligence to strengthen and  extend her power through an adroit blend of patronage,  political marriages and leadership craft. Determined to resist imperialist designs on her country, she increasingly opposed any negotiations that would result in the loss of Ethiopian territory. When diplomacy gave way to war, she rode out at the head of her own army, at her husband’s side. It was she who devised the plan which led to the Ethiopian victory at Makalle, and her presence was crucial in the Ethiopian victory at Adwa in 1896, the most significant victory of any African army during the climax of European colonialism. She founded Addis Ababa, which remains Ethiopia’s capital city today, and the final decades of her reign witnessed a period of modernization, which gradually opened Ethiopia up to trade and greater technical expertise. https://en.unesco.org/womeninafrica/taytu-betul/biography #womenshistory #blackwomen #womenshistorymonth #whm #blackwomeninhistory #africanheritage #africanhistory #Ethiopia #worldhistory #Ethiopian #ethiopianhistory #queen #taytubetul #queentaytu #royalty https://www.instagram.com/p/CapLqxjgoNm/?utm_medium=tumblr

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ARC Review: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic by Lilly Workneh

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The latest installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 barrier-breaking Black women and girls who showcase the spirit of Black Girl Magic. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic, edited by award-winning journalist Lilly Workneh with a foreword by #BlackGirlMagic originator CaShawn Thompson, is dedicated to amplifying and celebrating the stories of Black women and girls from around the world; features the work of over 60 Black female and non-binary authors, illustrators, and editors; is designed to acknowledge, applaud, and amplify the incredible stories of Black women and girls from the past and present; and celebrates Black Girl Magic around the world.  Amongst the women featured from over 30 countries are tennis player Naomi Osaka, astronaut Jeanette Epps, author Toni Morrison, filmmaker Ava DuVernay; aviator Bessie Coleman, Empress Taytu Betul, journalist Ida B. Wells, and many other inspiring leaders, champions, innovators, and creators. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic is the fourth volume of the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series which originally launched in 2016.  Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic is published by Rebel Girls, a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident global generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community. About Black Girl Magic CaShawn Thompson, a proud third-generation native of Washington, DC, came up with the concept “Black Girls Are Magic” when she was a little girl growing up with her mother, grandmother, and aunts. It sprang forth fully formed from the mind of a poor little Black girl who didn’t yet have the words to describe the brilliance she saw in the women in her family, but had heard countless tales of fairies, witches, and magicians. It was just magic to her. And it still is.  Black Girls Are Magic became wildly popular in 2013 after CaShawn began using the phrase online (it was later shortened to the hashtag #BlackGirlMagic) to uplift and praise the accomplishments, beauty, and other amazing qualities of Black women.

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★★★★★

This is a wonderful celebration of Black women - artists, poets, activists, athletes, doctors, and others who have changed the world in some way. Many of them I had never heard of and I look forward to reading this book with my own child. I think everyone needs a reminder of Black Girl Magic and how much good these women have done the world, no matter the obstacles stacked against them. *Thanks to NetGalley and Rebel Girls for providing an e-arc for review

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Taytu Betul (c.1851-1918)

When its “ally” Italy began invading, Ethiopia defeated them in battle, and in so doing, made Italy collectively lose its mind. And this crushing victory? Due in large part to the foresight, skepticism, and unrelenting sass of one of the toughest women in Ethiopian history: Empress Taytu Betul.

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With Taytu’s help, [Ethiopian Emperor Menilek II] gradually united the warring factions of Ethiopia under one banner.

The two settled into a well-polished good cop/bad cop routine. Menilek II would regularly straggle and avoid taking unpopular stances by saying “Ishi, nega,” (yes, tomorrow), while Taytu would decisively say “Imbi” (absolutely not). She became a savvy adviser to his every political move, interrupting negotiations “often in a decisive and resolutely hostile way.” She was one of the first to realize Italy’s intentions to make Ethiopia its thrall, and bluntly called Italy out on it: “You want other countries to see Ethiopia as your protege, but that will never be.”

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Peckham Palms is a new Afrocentric hair and beauty hub in Peckham, offering services ranging from hair-braiding to natural hair treatments. It is led by an all-black female team of directors – who better to design a space to primarily serve black women than black women themselves?

Located on Bournemouth Close, just off Rye Lane, the purpose-built, covered arcade – with space for up to 30 stylists and lifestyle businesses – launched in January, as a dedicated destination for those hairdressers who have had to relocate from Blenheim Grove during the work to build a new public square in front of Peckham Rye Station.

The Palms is home to six salons, of which one is a barbershop. The units derive their names from all over Africa. “They all have great meanings,” says Monique Tomlinson, managing director of Peckham Palms. “Damba, the name of the Palms’ barbershop, means ‘king of the world’ in Angola. Then we have Asantewaa – everybody knows she was a formidable empress in Ghana. We’ve also got Taytu – she was fantastic. Ethiopia was never colonised by the British because of her.”

The Palms is not just a hair and beauty hub. It is also home to a cafe-bar called Mae J’s (for more on this, turn to page six) and an events space, running workshops and panel discussions. There are also plans to provide information and support on health issues, especially in those areas that disproportionately affect the black community.

“It’s about working on all the issues that face our community and making sure that people get the information they need,” says Monique. “You’re not going to come in here and somebody’s going to misappropriate your culture, because we are all from that culture.”

Only products that are trusted, reliably sourced and from independent businesses will be on sale. “In January we had a healthcare market,” Monique says.

“We had local black women who make creams, hair oils, moisturisers and masks. They do all the butters, all your oils – the jojoba oils, avocado, they’ve got it all there and they were selling their products and it was fantastic.”

The Palms also has an on-site trichologist, Ebuni Ajiduah, with two other trichologists set to join the team on a part-time basis. Every other Saturday, Angel Dee Fitness runs a yoga class, Ebon Yoga.

Monique says that when people come to Peckham Palms they love it – and she wants to ensure that everybody who lives and works in Peckham and the surrounding area is aware that it’s here and open for business.

“It’s great that everybody loves the space,” she says, “but it needs to be filled. I need you to be here, I need everyone to be here to utilise this space, support the businesses here and create new businesses within this space.”

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Emmanuel Beryllia

I REMEMBER

I remember a time when Africa was Eden, where Gods walked the earth

I remember the sun burnt people establishing Khemit now known as Egypt

I remember the holy place Ethiopia the father and mother of all dynasties were Gods ruled as kings. Ababonaabakulu basekhemu, lord khemu teaching our ancestors 'you are the light let it shine'.

I remember a time in our black story when we knew that God is in everything and everything is in God and every day was a holy day for one could not separate themselves from the light of God which shone every day

I remember how later greed, anger, jealousy, and bloodshed turned our world upside down, honor was lost respect, truth and love became a myth, when Eden was ripped, robbed and rapped and her people and their story were destroyed, distorted and disfigured.

I remember you Yaa Asantewaa mother of the queens protector of the throne, I remember you queen Nzinga princess of worioresses,I remember you Nanny and Queen Nayavingi mothers of the mountains defenders of the faith, I remember you Sojourner Truth mother of Godly wisdom, I remember you Harriet Tubman angel of courage the Black Mosses and I remember you Lillian Ngoyi and Dora Taman sisters of justice.

Yes Willy lynch, J Edgar Hoover and all you oppressors, the slave has remembered your words saying "for orderly future special attention must be paid to the black female slave and the youngest off spring, keep the body but take the mind, concentrate on the future generation therefore if you break the female mother she will break the off spring in its early years of development and when the off spring is ready to work she will deliver it up to you, for her normal and natural female protective tendencies will have been lost in the original breaking and making of a female slave"

You beast I remember for the mind of the female slave now moves on its own axis, I take back my mind and my body healing my womb from all kinds of sickening rapes, restoring life back to my off springs I refuse to deliver any more of springs to your altars of death, like a lioness, Im ready to kill for my off spring for I remember and know that from my destiny I will run no more for the blood of Priestess Nehanda, Qelhata and Geraheni flows through my veins empress Mennen Empress Taytu Betul royal mothers of the throne and Worrioress Amina runs through my veins, like Nomkubulwane this river must run its course and beware if your house is built on sandy land by the shore.

I remember I am the Wombniverse ~

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Behind this victory that maintained Ethiopia as the only African nation that was never colonized, lies a brilliant military strategist named Empress Taytu Betul. Click to read more:With Allah's name, the praise and the thanks is for G-d. We thank Him for the gift and blessing of the model human person Muhammad (pbuh), the honorable and noble servant and Messenger of G-d and what follows of that salute or that traditional salutation to the last Prophet (pbuh), the seal of the Prophets mentioned in the Bible as it is given in the Quran. Imam Warith Deen Mohammed How many words are there in "Bisme? Two. What is the meaning of Malik? Angel. What is the meaning of Rabb? Lord. What is the meaning of Yaum? Day. What is the translation for the expression Yaumul Jumah? Jumah day. Religious Muslims call Friday Yaumul Jumah but the people who do not go to Masjids and they are in different countries, they call it by some other name. It is the sixth day. Abd Meant slave but after the Quran came it meant servant What is the meaning of Nabudu? We worship. What is the noun? Abd, means servant. Before the coming of Al-Islam and Muhammad the Prophet (pbuh) Abd meant slave. The Abd belonged to another person either hired for a lifetime or until that individual could pay off the boss for what he purchased for him. If he could pay the boss off he could get his freedom when he wanted it, maybe. But most likely he could get his freedom if he paid for it. But the bosses were just like the bosses who let our people share crop in the South. The boss keeps you in debt so that you will never be able to pay up. Many slaves gave the master credit for everything Most servants were slaves for their whole life time. Abd meant slave but when the Quran came the use of this word in the Quran changed from meaning slave to the meaning of servant. From the same verb root word for slave we get the word to worship. And if you know something about slaves and people who were treated like slaves the masters expected them to really worship them. To worship somebody means to praise them and give them credit for everything. The slave gives credit to the master for his life. The language of some of th https://www.instagram.com/p/CCEJ40eHc7P/?igshid=f08clwrxy3jr

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#100Days100Women Days 5-8

#100Days100Women Day 5: Lozen Tactician and fighter in Apache Wars, this prophet was "a shield to her people": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lozen

#100Days100Women Day 6: Taytu Betul, brilliant Ethiopian empress fought against Italian colonial invasion, including planning the battle and commanding cannoneers. She also founded Addis Ababa, picking the site and building there. She weilded great power, and was in many ways a co-ruler with her husband, with him often deferring to her to say "no" so he could remain beloved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taytu_Betul

#100Days100Women Day 7 Sylvia Rivera, active in many civil rights & liberation orgs, participated in Stonewall Riots (along with friend Marsha Johnson, who appeared in the first 100 women) tireless advocate for homeless queer youth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Rivera — with Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP).

#100Days100Women Day 8 Sayyid al Hurran, Andalus/Moroccan ruler of Tétouan got revenge and riches as a pirate queen, effectively controlling all movement in the Western Mediterranean and partnered with the corsair Barbarossa to rule the Eastern Mediterranean. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sayyida_al_Hurra http://www.wisemuslimwomen.org/muslimwomen/bio/sayyida_al-hurra/ — with Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality.

*100Days100Women information is taken from sources on the internet and in my personal library. Though I research each drawing, some artistic liberties are taken with dress and props. History is something I love, but I am not an historian, but an artist attempting to bring forgotten history to the fore, and to pique your curiosity for more info! I encourage everyone to find out more about these amazing women!