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Q&A: Sierra Leone's women farmers use a custom called bora to access land—but it's making them more vulnerable

Bora—a type of thank you gift—is a Sierra Leonean custom of respect that is often used in relation to land. For instance, informal farmers pay bora to landowners to be able to farm on their land. But ...
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SISTAR's Bora Makes Surprise Appearance On "Street Woman Fighter" Special Of "Knowing Bros" To Show Love For Honey J

SISTAR’s Bora and Honey J warmed hearts with their long-lasting friendship on the latest episode of “Knowing Bros” (“Ask Us Anything”)! On November 20, the JTBC variety show aired the first ...
Vogue

Bora Bora Braids are The Protective Style for Girls on The Go

Bora Bora braids have taken the curly and coily textured haircare industry—and the internet—by storm. Coined by the popular New Jersey hairstylist Omobolanle Ajao, the tongue-in-cheek name nods to the ...
The Conversation

Sierra Leone’s women farmers use a custom called bora to access land – but it’s making them more vulnerable

Women are vital to food production in Sierra Leone. golero/Getty Images Bora – a type of thank you gift – is a Sierra Leonean custom of respect that is often used in relation to land. For instance, ...