People

African Americans

African Americans are citizens of the United States with ancestors who came from Africa. Their forefathers were brought to American colonies as slaves in the 17th and 18th centuries. About 40 million African Americans, 13% of the total population, live in the USA today. Contents (24 pages) Civil Rights March on Washington in 1963Image: Rowland Scherman, […]

The Sherpa People

Sherpas are people who live in the northeastern part of Nepal, in the valleys of the Himalaya Mountains. There are about 40,000 sherpas , many of whom live near Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain.

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