Brave 90-Year-Old African-American Woman Earns Her 5th-Degree Karate Black Belt in US

• African-American, Thelma Jones, has earned her fifth-degree black belt in Isshinryu karate in the US
• The nonagenarian from Southfield, Michigan, has been practicing karate for 50 years and is not quitting any time soon
• Speaking to Black News, Jones said ''take care of your body, and mind, and think a situation through before you react''

Thelma Jones, a nonagenarian from Southfield, Michigan, recently earned her fifth-degree black belt in Isshinryu karate in the United States of America.

Thelma Jones is a tough Black woman

The 90-year-old Black woman has been practicing karate for half a century and continues taking karate lessons. Jones takes classes three times a week at Southfield Martial Arts, said Black News.

Willie Adams, her 77-year-old instructor with a 10th-degree black belt, described her as “tough”.

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Thelma Jones uses her skills to fight off robbers

Aside from keeping fit with karate, Jones once used her skills to fight off criminals when she was 60. She was able to defend herself from robbers at a bus stop. Jones, who maintains her shape at her age, wants to motivate others to do the same.

''Take care of your body, and mind, and think a situation through before you react,'' she said, per Black News.

African-American Woman who Witnessed Pearl Harbor Attacks and Segregation Celebrates 100th Birthday

Separately, YEN.com.gh reported that a Black woman named Betty Ruth Russell celebrated attaining 100 years old surrounded by family and a few special friends.

In a video spotted by YEN.com.gh, Russell commemorated her momentous day with a birthday party, where she enjoyed her wheel of fortune cake.

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The centenarian moved to Washington, DC, in the US in 1941 and has lived in Prince George's County as well. Russell has witnessed several historical moments, including the Pearl Harbor attacks, the Great Depression, and segregation.

Fella Makafui marks her 27th Birthday

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh previously reported that actress and serial businesswoman, Fella Makafui, chose a fitting outfit with mild colours to kick off attaining 27 years old on Saturday, August 20.

Her ensemble included long black extensions, a necklace, and small earrings. The actress expressed gratitude for the gift of life in her birthday message accompanying the two images.

Celebrities in media and entertainment circles, as well as fans, have wished her well.

Source: YEN.com.gh