Afro Collection (#6)

Pipe-smoking Syrian Dervish with fantastic hairstyle. Dervish or Darvesh in Persian usually refers to a person who is a seeker of the truth i.e. universal truth

Girl from Bukina Faso - Profile
Pretty Girl from Bukina Faso - shot in profile and showing the distinctive braided hairstyle, and varieties of beads worn around the head as well as the neck

Djibouti, East Africa - A Young girl cleans her teeth
Djibouti, East Africa (then French Somaliland) - A Young girl cleans (the exact translation is " rubs" ) her teeth. Date: 1905

Djibouti, East Africa - A Young Serae girl (from Eritrea)
Djibouti, East Africa (then French Somaliland) - A Young Serae girl (likely (from Eritrea). Date: 1905

Trinidad Carnival 1968
A group of male revellers at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

Two teenage boys laugh and joke in Sao Paulo sunshine

Coiffure for grand occasion, 20th Century. Artist:s Finsy
Coiffure for grand occasion, 20th Century. Published by The Newman Art Publishing Co. Cape Town

Head of a Woman of the Cafusos, 1848. Artist: Ebenezer Landells
Head of a Woman of the Cafusos, 1848. Cafuso is a derogatory term which meant the offspring of an African and an Indian, or a very dark-skinned, nearly black mulatto, (person of mixed race)

afro, ai, anger, angry, ar, artificial intelligence, attitude, augmented reality
Angry cyborg man with afro

afro, animals, ar, augmented reality, authority, balance, bonding, brunette, chain
Woman riding dragon

The War Budget - black British soldier
Front cover of The War Budge featuring a photograph of a black British soldier grinning widely. Date: 1916

Extraordinary exhibition of Scapiglione
Advertising flyer for an Extraordinary Exhibition at the Saville House, Leicester Square, every day from Ten o Clock till One, and from Two till Ten. Scapiglione

American sprinters on the podium, 1932 Olympics
Afro-American sprinter E. Dolan receiving congratulations after winning the 100m and 200m sprint races at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Pictured with R. Metcalfe in second place. Date: 1932

Trinidad Airport
The Help Desk of a rather empty waiting lounge in the BOAC Building, Port of Spain Airport, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: late 1960s

West Indian Oil Drums
A West Indian oil drum band. Date: 1960s

MAN AND FLAG, c1970. Portrait of a young man with a Puerto Rican flag. Photograph by Frank Espada, c1970

KENYAN WOMEN, 1936. Kenyan women photographed at Fort Hall, near Nyeri, Kenya, 1936

Simple illustration of person with Afro hair

ETHIOPIAN WOMAN, 1920s. An unidentified Ethiopian woman. Photographed in the 1920s

ETHIOPIAN MAN, 1920s. An unidentified Ethiopian man. Photographed in the 1920s

ETHIOPIAN MAN, c1923. An Ethiopian man in a military uniform, a member of the regent Haile Selassies entourage during his travels abroad. Photographed c1923

WORLD WAR I: FIGIAN TROOPS. Fiji Island natives in Honolulu, Hawaii, on their way to France where they will serve as stevedores during World War I. Photograph, c1916

MARIE-JOSE OF BELGIUM (1906-2001). Queen consort of Italy, 1946. Photographed as a child, c1915

JOHN BROWNs RAID, 1859. Osborne Perry Anderson, a black member of the party led by abolitionist John Brown that raided the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 October 1859

YOUNG BLACK BOY, c1860. American studio portrait of an unidentified young boy, c1860

Dejected Vaudeville Performer
Chicago, Illinois: c. 1880 A woman vaudeville performer sits morosely for a portrait

Woman Vaudeville Performer
New York, New York: c. 1880. A protrait of a woman vaudeville or circus performer with an immense afro hairdo and many rows of beads on her body

Bartenders working on a showboat on the Mississipi River at St. Louis, Missouri. Photographed c1974
ST. LOUIS: SHOWBOAT. Bartenders working on a showboat on the Mississipi River at St. Louis, Missouri. Photographed c1974

Brazil (s. XIX). Afro-Americans. Oil on canvas

American civil rights activist. Attending a news briefing on the Civil Rights March on Washington at the Statler Hotel
BAYARD RUSTIN (1912-1987). American civil rights activist. Attending a news briefing on the Civil Rights March on Washington at the Statler Hotel, 27 August 1963. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler

American civil rights leader. Jackson (center, without jacket) at an Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity)
JESSE JACKSON (1941- ). American civil rights leader. Jackson (center, without jacket) at an Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) demonstration for jobs and higher wages, Chicago

FREDERICK DOUGLASS (c1817-1895). American abolitionist and writer. Photograph, c1866

ROBERT SMALLS (1839-1915). American naval hero and politician, who in 1862 commandeered the Confederate gunboat Planter and delivered it into Union hands. Contemporary wood engraving

IDA B. WELLS (1862-1931). American journalist and reformer: oil over a photograph, n. d
IDA B. WELLS (1862-1931). American journalist and reformer: oil over a photograph, n.d

SOUTH AFRICA: WARRIORS. Kaffir warriors returning victorious from battle. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after a drawing by Edouard Riou

Leopardskins at Carnival
A jolly group of friends in leopardskin costumes, including mini dresses, at the annual Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

Black Man in Liverpool
A solitary black man walks along a street in one of the less picturesque parts of Liverpool. Date: 1950s

SARAH VAUGHAN (1924-1990). American singer

Coloured Cousins
To Gladstones dismay, his coloured cousins arrive from the West Indies, hoping to be welcomed into Britain

Coloured Cousins 2
At first dismayed when his coloured cousins turn up from the West Indies, Gladstone soon finds work for them

A poor child in Mombassa in Kenya. Africas poorest peple will suffer greatest from the impacts of climate
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An African child carrying a baby in Mombasa Kenya
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Policemen on the streets of Manchester UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A fashio conscious couple of Black men in the Trafford Centre in Manchester UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Embracing the Afro: A Symbol of Identity, Power, and Beauty" The iconic Arthur Ashe, with his afro proudly on display, captivated the world during his legendary match against Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon in 1975. His unruly mane became a symbol of African people's resilience and determination. Across continents, the afro has been cherished as a cultural statement. In Djibouti, a man meticulously prepares his hair for his wedding day - an ode to tradition and celebration. Meanwhile, in Sekondi, Gold Coast (now Ghana), a skilled stylist delicately dresses Fante Lady's hair with intricate braids and beads – showcasing the artistry behind this natural crown. Muhammad Ali's larger-than-life personality was perfectly complemented by his majestic afro. The boxing legend used it as a visual representation of black pride and defiance against societal norms. In Trinidad Carnival Band festivities come alive with vibrant colors and extravagant costumes adorned with towering afros, and is an explosion of culture where music fills the air alongside these magnificent hairstyles. From Swedenborg Square in Stepney to Callejon de Hamel in Havana, Cuba; collapsed houses or weekly rumba shows cannot overshadow the beauty that lies within individuals who embrace their roots through their afros. These resilient souls find strength amidst adversity while celebrating their heritage. Whether it be Maabena from Africa or your regular Joe from down the street – everyone can rock an afro. It transcends social status or gender; it unites us all under one common thread – our shared humanity. Just like Mother Nature herself dons different hues throughout seasons; so does the versatile afro crown its wearers with various shades of glory. From jet black coils to fiery red curls – each unique strand tells its own story. Let us celebrate this timeless hairstyle that crowns heads far and wide - The Afro: A testament to individuality, pride, and the enduring spirit of humanity.