"the central moral challenge of this century is gender inequity." ~Sheryl WuDunn

co-author of the book, Half the Sky, (a book i haven't read yet) Sheryl WuDunn speaks about the gender holding up "half the sky" that are the most important and most vital to the health and prosperity of all communities and countries-women.

Fractal Patterns in African Societies

Ron Eglash talks about fractal patterns in African societies. VERY interesting.

it's also really interesting that he says he's started teaching it in schools in Ghana and surrounding areas because its nice to know that your history isn't just about singing and dancing. which is very very true and telling about the ways in which we've come to learn about Africa and African history.