How the Jump Rope Got Its Rhythm

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February 26, 2020 a project of ServiceSpace Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances. - Maya Angelou - How the Jump Rope Got Its Rhythm The jump rope may be a simple object but for countless generations it has served as a powerful symbol of culture and identity for African American girls and women. The skipping rope is a steady timeline upon which girls add rhymes, rhythms and chants, creating a space that is uniquely their own. It is a word of mouth and word of body treasure passed down from one generation to the next, with influences on hip hop and other music that span the globe. { read more } Be The Change Read more about the jump rope as a symbol of community identity and empowerment. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News What It Means to Hold Space & 8 Tips to Do it Well One Teacher's Brilliant response to Columbine Moshe Feldenkrais: Learn to Learn How to Be Yourself 6 Habits of Hope To Keep Company With Oneself How to Unhijack Your Mind from Your Phone 9 Scientists Share Their Favorite Happiness Practices DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 247,520 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More