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Assises du CIDP Cameroun – Yaoundé, 23 septembre 2025
Plus de 50 acteurs clés venus des 10 régions du Cameroun réunis pour donner un nouvel élan au partenariat.
Au programme :
🎬 Projection inédite du documentaire du Conseil
🌍 Zoom sur l’agenda transformationnel Afrique–Europe
💡 Ateliers participatifs pour des solutions concrètes aux défis des jeunesses et sociétés civiles (employabilité jeune , mémoire, migrations, santé, environnement)
💻 Hackaton dédié aux solutions digitales OSC
Et bien d’autres….
Rendez-vous à l’Institut Français du Cameroun – Yaoundé.
Ces Assises ouvrent la voie vers le pré-sommet de Yaoundé (février 2026) et le Sommet de Nairobi avril 2026.
✨ La jeunesse et la société civile au cœur du changement✨.
#CIDPCameroun #jeunesse #AFRIQUEEUROPE #DIALOGUE #Innovation #BATIRLAVENIR
Plus de 50 acteurs clés venus des 10 régions du Cameroun réunis pour donner un nouvel élan au partenariat.
Au programme :
🎬 Projection inédite du documentaire du Conseil
🌍 Zoom sur l’agenda transformationnel Afrique–Europe
💡 Ateliers participatifs pour des solutions concrètes aux défis des jeunesses et sociétés civiles (employabilité jeune , mémoire, migrations, santé, environnement)
💻 Hackaton dédié aux solutions digitales OSC
Et bien d’autres….
Rendez-vous à l’Institut Français du Cameroun – Yaoundé.
Ces Assises ouvrent la voie vers le pré-sommet de Yaoundé (février 2026) et le Sommet de Nairobi avril 2026.
✨ La jeunesse et la société civile au cœur du changement✨.
#CIDPCameroun #jeunesse #AFRIQUEEUROPE #DIALOGUE #Innovation #BATIRLAVENIR
1 mois depuis
🛑 #Société : Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, fils du fondateur de Boko Haram, a été arrêté à N’Djaména après un braquage au marché central. Les autorités ont saisi des armes et interpellé plusieurs complices, dont un militaire.
💰 Sous une fausse identité, il finançait son réseau dans la région du Lac-Tchad par des braquages et des enlèvements.
😢 La menace terroriste continue de frapper les civils, comme au Cameroun où cinq enfants ont été kidnappés.
Source: #Lebledparle ©️ #AXEmedia #Tchad #BokoHaram
💰 Sous une fausse identité, il finançait son réseau dans la région du Lac-Tchad par des braquages et des enlèvements.
😢 La menace terroriste continue de frapper les civils, comme au Cameroun où cinq enfants ont été kidnappés.
Source: #Lebledparle ©️ #AXEmedia #Tchad #BokoHaram
1 mois depuis
🔴 #Cameroun – Crise sécuritaire dans l’Extrême-Nord : Maurice Kamto interpelle le gouvernement après un kidnapping de masse
Le 14 août 2025, onze passagers d’un car interurbain auraient été enlevés sur le tronçon Kousseri–Maroua de la route nationale N°1, dans les localités de Zigagué et Salé. Parmi les victimes, cinq enfants d’une même famille. Selon plusieurs sources, ces enlèvements seraient l’œuvre de la secte islamiste Boko Haram, active dans la région depuis plus d’une décennie.
Dans une déclaration rendue publique le 17 août 2025 à Yaoundé, Maurice Kamto, Ex président du Mouvement pour la Renaissance du Cameroun ( #MRC ), a exprimé sa solidarité envers les familles des victimes et dénoncé l’inaction du gouvernement.
> « Comment peut-on expliquer qu’après plus de dix ans de guerre contre l’insécurité dans cette partie du territoire, on en soit encore à subir des kidnappings de masse ? Le silence du Gouvernement est insupportable. »
L’opposant a exhorté les autorités à déployer sans délai tous les moyens nécessaires pour obtenir la libération des otages et accompagner les familles éprouvées. Il a également pointé la dégradation des infrastructures routières comme facteur aggravant de l’insécurité.
Maurice Kamto conclut en appelant à une reprise en main du pays :
> « Il est temps de reprendre le pays en main. »
Cette déclaration intervient alors que la crise sécuritaire dans l’Extrême-Nord reste l’un des défis majeurs de l’État, à moins de deux mois de l’élection présidentielle prévue le 12 octobre 2025.
#echos237 #lachainedevaleur #MauriceKamto
Le 14 août 2025, onze passagers d’un car interurbain auraient été enlevés sur le tronçon Kousseri–Maroua de la route nationale N°1, dans les localités de Zigagué et Salé. Parmi les victimes, cinq enfants d’une même famille. Selon plusieurs sources, ces enlèvements seraient l’œuvre de la secte islamiste Boko Haram, active dans la région depuis plus d’une décennie.
Dans une déclaration rendue publique le 17 août 2025 à Yaoundé, Maurice Kamto, Ex président du Mouvement pour la Renaissance du Cameroun ( #MRC ), a exprimé sa solidarité envers les familles des victimes et dénoncé l’inaction du gouvernement.
> « Comment peut-on expliquer qu’après plus de dix ans de guerre contre l’insécurité dans cette partie du territoire, on en soit encore à subir des kidnappings de masse ? Le silence du Gouvernement est insupportable. »
L’opposant a exhorté les autorités à déployer sans délai tous les moyens nécessaires pour obtenir la libération des otages et accompagner les familles éprouvées. Il a également pointé la dégradation des infrastructures routières comme facteur aggravant de l’insécurité.
Maurice Kamto conclut en appelant à une reprise en main du pays :
> « Il est temps de reprendre le pays en main. »
Cette déclaration intervient alors que la crise sécuritaire dans l’Extrême-Nord reste l’un des défis majeurs de l’État, à moins de deux mois de l’élection présidentielle prévue le 12 octobre 2025.
#echos237 #lachainedevaleur #MauriceKamto
1 mois depuis
🔴 SOCIÉTÉ | 5 enfants, en route pour Yaoundé à bord d’un bus de Touristique Express, ont été kidnappés à Zigagué, dans la région de l’Extrême-Nord. Leur mère, Mme Nga Annie Florentine, vit depuis lors une épreuve insoutenable.
Les ravisseurs, après l’avoir contactée le matin du drame, ont affirmé avoir exécuté l’un des enfants et menacé de tuer les quatre autres si une rançon n’était pas versée avant 13h. Depuis, plus aucun signe, laissant la famille et l’opinion publique dans l’incertitude la plus totale.
Face à ce drame, le président du FSNC, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, est intervenu personnellement. Dans un premier temps, il a dépêché un émissaire auprès de la mère à Yaoundé, avant de s’entretenir directement avec elle par téléphone. Le candidat à la présidentielle du 12 octobre lui a exprimé son soutien total et sa solidarité indéfectible, assurant que des initiatives sont en cours pour tenter de retrouver les enfants.
Cette intervention témoigne d’une volonté de ne pas laisser une Camerounaise affronter seule ce drame, et d’un engagement politique qui se veut aussi humain, face à une tragédie qui dépasse les clivages.
#echos237 #lachainedevaleur
Les ravisseurs, après l’avoir contactée le matin du drame, ont affirmé avoir exécuté l’un des enfants et menacé de tuer les quatre autres si une rançon n’était pas versée avant 13h. Depuis, plus aucun signe, laissant la famille et l’opinion publique dans l’incertitude la plus totale.
Face à ce drame, le président du FSNC, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, est intervenu personnellement. Dans un premier temps, il a dépêché un émissaire auprès de la mère à Yaoundé, avant de s’entretenir directement avec elle par téléphone. Le candidat à la présidentielle du 12 octobre lui a exprimé son soutien total et sa solidarité indéfectible, assurant que des initiatives sont en cours pour tenter de retrouver les enfants.
Cette intervention témoigne d’une volonté de ne pas laisser une Camerounaise affronter seule ce drame, et d’un engagement politique qui se veut aussi humain, face à une tragédie qui dépasse les clivages.
#echos237 #lachainedevaleur
1 année depuis
Halle Berry née le 14 août 1966 à Cleveland (Ohio), est une actrice, productrice et un ancien mannequin américain.
Après avoir débuté dans le mannequinat, elle enchaîne les seconds rôles au cinéma durant les années 1990 et 2000 : Boomerang (1992), La Famille Pierrafeu (1994), Ultime Décision (1996), X-Men (2000), Opération Espadon (2001).
Elle accède à la reconnaissance critique avec deux prestations : tout d'abord le téléfilm Dorothy Dandridge, le destin d'une diva (1999), qui lui vaut le Emmy Award et le Golden Globe Award de la meilleure actrice ; puis le drame À l'ombre de la haine (2002), pour lequel elle décroche l'Oscar de la meilleure actrice. Elle est la première (et la seule) Afro-Américaine à avoir reçu ce prix.
Elle tente donc de s'imposer comme tête d'affiche de super-productions : mais celles-ci sont des échecs critiques - Meurs un autre jour (2002), Gothika (2003), Catwoman (2004), X-Men : L'Affrontement final (2006) Dangereuse Séduction (2007) et Dark Tide (2012).
Cependant, elle a été l'une des actrices les mieux payées à Hollywood au cours des années 2000 et a pris des parts dans la production de nombreux films dans lesquels elle a joué. Elle est aussi la porte-parole de Revlon.
Dans les années 2010, elle alterne premiers rôles dans des films indépendants : Frankie et Alice (2011), The Call (2013), Kidnap (2017), Kings (2018) et seconds rôles dans des grosses productions : Happy New Year (2011), Cloud Atlas (2012), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Kingsman : Le Cercle d'or (2017) et John Wick Parabellum (2019).
Après avoir débuté dans le mannequinat, elle enchaîne les seconds rôles au cinéma durant les années 1990 et 2000 : Boomerang (1992), La Famille Pierrafeu (1994), Ultime Décision (1996), X-Men (2000), Opération Espadon (2001).
Elle accède à la reconnaissance critique avec deux prestations : tout d'abord le téléfilm Dorothy Dandridge, le destin d'une diva (1999), qui lui vaut le Emmy Award et le Golden Globe Award de la meilleure actrice ; puis le drame À l'ombre de la haine (2002), pour lequel elle décroche l'Oscar de la meilleure actrice. Elle est la première (et la seule) Afro-Américaine à avoir reçu ce prix.
Elle tente donc de s'imposer comme tête d'affiche de super-productions : mais celles-ci sont des échecs critiques - Meurs un autre jour (2002), Gothika (2003), Catwoman (2004), X-Men : L'Affrontement final (2006) Dangereuse Séduction (2007) et Dark Tide (2012).
Cependant, elle a été l'une des actrices les mieux payées à Hollywood au cours des années 2000 et a pris des parts dans la production de nombreux films dans lesquels elle a joué. Elle est aussi la porte-parole de Revlon.
Dans les années 2010, elle alterne premiers rôles dans des films indépendants : Frankie et Alice (2011), The Call (2013), Kidnap (2017), Kings (2018) et seconds rôles dans des grosses productions : Happy New Year (2011), Cloud Atlas (2012), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Kingsman : Le Cercle d'or (2017) et John Wick Parabellum (2019).
1 année depuis
🇧🇼Letsile Tebogo met l’Afrique mau sommet du 200 m olympique !
🇧🇼À 21 ans seulement, il entre dans l'histoire en devenant le premier athlète africain à s'imposer sur cette distance aux JO.
🇧🇼Tebogo a foncé en 19 sec 46 (record d'Afrique), devenant le 5e homme le plus rapide de l'histoire de la discipline, à 27 centièmes de seconde du record du monde du Jamaïcain Usain Bolt (19.19).
🇧🇼Le Botswanais a largement devancé l'Américain Kenny Bednarek (19.62) et son compatriote Noah Lyles (19.70), vainqueur du 100m il y a quelques jours.
📸 : Christian Petersen/Getty Images
🇧🇼À 21 ans seulement, il entre dans l'histoire en devenant le premier athlète africain à s'imposer sur cette distance aux JO.
🇧🇼Tebogo a foncé en 19 sec 46 (record d'Afrique), devenant le 5e homme le plus rapide de l'histoire de la discipline, à 27 centièmes de seconde du record du monde du Jamaïcain Usain Bolt (19.19).
🇧🇼Le Botswanais a largement devancé l'Américain Kenny Bednarek (19.62) et son compatriote Noah Lyles (19.70), vainqueur du 100m il y a quelques jours.
📸 : Christian Petersen/Getty Images
1 année depuis
🔥⚡ ÉNORME SURPRISE SUR LE 200M !!
Le Botswanais Letsile Tebogo crée la sensation et décroche l'or après une course magnifique (19.46). Il termine devant les Américains Kenneth Bednarek et Noah Lyles, qui finit troisième comme à Tokyo.
#Paris2024
Le Botswanais Letsile Tebogo crée la sensation et décroche l'or après une course magnifique (19.46). Il termine devant les Américains Kenneth Bednarek et Noah Lyles, qui finit troisième comme à Tokyo.
#Paris2024
1 année depuis
PUISSANCE‼️ Emmanuel Esseme, champion de sprint africain est qualifié pour la finale des JO🤩🤩🇨🇲🇨🇲👏🏽👏🏽
Suite à la course de 100m de ce jour, le sprinteur camerounais🇨🇲 va se positionner en deuxième place, juste derrière l’américain Kenneth Bednarek🇺🇸😳😳🙌🏽🙌🏽
En troisième position, le Canada🇨🇦 notre beau pays de la gloire 🥹
#Peupah_Zouzoua👨🏽💻 Il faut préciser qu’il a fallu d’UNE SEULE milliseconde pour le departager de l’américain, soit 9,98 secondes 🤩🤩🤩 Donc le Camerounais a toutes ses chances pour rentrer avec une médaille 🥇🥈 Félicitations champion🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🥳🥳🥳 Téguè interdit, l’envol sera incroyable 🚶🏾🚶🏾🚶🏾🦇🦇🦇
#JeuxOlympiques #JeuxOlympiques2024
Suite à la course de 100m de ce jour, le sprinteur camerounais🇨🇲 va se positionner en deuxième place, juste derrière l’américain Kenneth Bednarek🇺🇸😳😳🙌🏽🙌🏽
En troisième position, le Canada🇨🇦 notre beau pays de la gloire 🥹
#Peupah_Zouzoua👨🏽💻 Il faut préciser qu’il a fallu d’UNE SEULE milliseconde pour le departager de l’américain, soit 9,98 secondes 🤩🤩🤩 Donc le Camerounais a toutes ses chances pour rentrer avec une médaille 🥇🥈 Félicitations champion🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🥳🥳🥳 Téguè interdit, l’envol sera incroyable 🚶🏾🚶🏾🚶🏾🦇🦇🦇
#JeuxOlympiques #JeuxOlympiques2024
1 année depuis
You think we are done with #DNA testing? De play. No go run the test now and have peace while you are still young.
I keep saying most kids are owned by pastors and prophets and you are thinking it’s your children. One of the biggest red flag 🚩 is these women who won’t give you peace because of their pastors and prophets.
What if “your kids”are biologically that of a pastor or prophet? Modern day men of gods. Your “daddy” might just be the daddy of your children 😂😂
#DNA
#DNAChallenge #dnatest
#cheaperdna #dnaadvocate
I keep saying most kids are owned by pastors and prophets and you are thinking it’s your children. One of the biggest red flag 🚩 is these women who won’t give you peace because of their pastors and prophets.
What if “your kids”are biologically that of a pastor or prophet? Modern day men of gods. Your “daddy” might just be the daddy of your children 😂😂
#DNA
#DNAChallenge #dnatest
#cheaperdna #dnaadvocate
1 année depuis
🔴 This is very correct!! but me I will collect my child so far DNA prove it that it belongs to me.🙈😂 (just kidding)!!.
Please my brothers try and do her Traditional Rights. There is no "main time" for any white wedding. It's all unnecessary trouble we put ourselves through. The important part is the traditional aspect of it, where bride price is paid and items listed by the bride's family is given and accepted. Anything else na public show.
MEN, BE GUIDED!!
Please my brothers try and do her Traditional Rights. There is no "main time" for any white wedding. It's all unnecessary trouble we put ourselves through. The important part is the traditional aspect of it, where bride price is paid and items listed by the bride's family is given and accepted. Anything else na public show.
MEN, BE GUIDED!!
1 année depuis
George Washington Carver had a difficult start in life. Born sometime around 1864, his father died shortly before George's birth, likely from an accident when he was out hauling wood. And only weeks after birth, slave traders kidnapped George and his mother. Rescued would not be an apt term; recovered is more appropriate. But the group sent out to find him and his mother exchanged a horse for the young boy. His mother, however, was lost to the traders. Less than two months old, and George was already an orphan.
Often sick, frail, he was not expected to live. But live he did, and from a young age, he showed much devotion to work and a desire for learning. He was curious, and as he'd roam the woods near the Carver home, exploring flowers, trees, rocks, and birds, he began asking questions about their purpose.
While much of his education early on was self-motivated, he began formal schooling at ten. He learned of a school about eight miles from the Carver home. And without any money or a new home, he left the Carver's to attend this school, living in an old barn while doing odd jobs to earn money to survive. Eventually, he was adopted into a family there.
Education for George would continue through completing a Master's Degree in agriculture from Iowa State University in 1896. After which, he took a job as Head of the Agricultural Department at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.
As an agricultural scientist and inventor, his goal was to help farmers improve their lives by earning more from their crops. He found hundreds of uses through his research of peanuts in particular and other products such as sweet potatoes and pecans. His work was instrumental and impactful. Between 1915 and 1918, acreage for peanut cultivation grew from half a million to over four million acres.
After George passed away in 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt sent a message that said: "All mankind are the beneficiaries of his discoveries in the field of agricultural chemistry. The things which he achieved in the face of early handicaps will for all time afford an inspiring example to youth everywhere."
Often sick, frail, he was not expected to live. But live he did, and from a young age, he showed much devotion to work and a desire for learning. He was curious, and as he'd roam the woods near the Carver home, exploring flowers, trees, rocks, and birds, he began asking questions about their purpose.
While much of his education early on was self-motivated, he began formal schooling at ten. He learned of a school about eight miles from the Carver home. And without any money or a new home, he left the Carver's to attend this school, living in an old barn while doing odd jobs to earn money to survive. Eventually, he was adopted into a family there.
Education for George would continue through completing a Master's Degree in agriculture from Iowa State University in 1896. After which, he took a job as Head of the Agricultural Department at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.
As an agricultural scientist and inventor, his goal was to help farmers improve their lives by earning more from their crops. He found hundreds of uses through his research of peanuts in particular and other products such as sweet potatoes and pecans. His work was instrumental and impactful. Between 1915 and 1918, acreage for peanut cultivation grew from half a million to over four million acres.
After George passed away in 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt sent a message that said: "All mankind are the beneficiaries of his discoveries in the field of agricultural chemistry. The things which he achieved in the face of early handicaps will for all time afford an inspiring example to youth everywhere."
1 année depuis
Fredia "The Cheetah" Gibbs (born July 8, 1963), is an American former professional martial artist, kickboxer, and boxer who competed from 1975 to 2005. During her kickboxing career, she held ISKA, WKA, and WKF World ******* les. Before her kickboxing career, she was an All-American in basketball and track.
She is also a model and actress. Fredia has been featured on the Fresh Prince of Bel Aire with Will Smith. She was one of the women who was throwing Will Smith around in his nightmare. Her latest film is called Knockout."
Gibbs made history when she became the first African-American female Kickboxing ISKA World Champion. She earned the name "The Most Dangerous Woman in the World" after an upset in 1994 in her fight against World Champion Valérie Wiet-Henin of France in the "Battle of the Masters" Pay Per View Event in San Jose, California. She went on to become one of the most dominant champions of all time, and remains a significant historical figure in light and super lightweight kickboxing divisions. She competed from 1991 to 1997, amassing a record of 16 wins, 0 losses, and 15 KOs, and three world ******* les. She also competed as a top contender in women's professional boxing from 1997 to 2005 with a record of 9 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw.
She wrote The Fredia Gibbs Story about her life in 2016
“Being bullied is such a terrifying experience, especially for a child,” Fredia said. “[We] are just trying to learn our identity and learn who we are; to be threatened and quartered by kids who are supposed to be your classmates, whom you help with homework, it was uncomfortable, ugly and very negative.”
As she ran home to escape her bullys, her uncle Dr. William Groce, met her at the door this last time. “Look, baby girl, you can’t continue to run all of your life. You’re going to have to learn how to stand firm and face your fear(s),” he advised.
Gibbs began her instruction in Jeet Kune Do/Aikido fight style at Quiet Storm Martial Arts School in Chester, Pennsylvania. She learned martial arts to rebuild her self confidence and self esteem, which suffered as a result of being bullied. She was trained with her Uncle Will and by a group of lethal martial artists, lawyers, judges, doctors, business leaders, and blue collar workers. Earning her black belt was the unorthodox result of throwing powerful jab combinations and mastering tactical takedowns to obtain the glittering key on the ground behind Groce, the only way out of The Storm.
“It was tough. It was difficult but, I got the key. I unlocked the door and walked out.”
KIDNAPPED
In 1993, Gibbs martial arts training saved her life. She had lost her paycheck and bus fare in a game of Dominoes at a gathering in Inglewood, Calif. Strapped for cash, stranded and wanting to sleep in her bed instead of the couch she was offered, Gibbs accepted a ride from Lonnie Franklin Jr. after spending hours playing against him. She had no way of knowing her Domino opponent was California’s infamous Grim Sleeper, the serial killer responsible for murdering at least 100 Black women in South Central, displacing their bodies throughout Los Angeles circa 1985.
Now with him in his RV, something sinister in his sudden need for coffee awakened her intuition as he pulled into a secluded area. She refused to let him "violate" her. She tried to exit the passenger’s side door. The handle had been removed. When she scrambled for the van’s rear doors, she came face-to-face with a monster intent on violating, then adding her to his list of lifeless victims.
“He came charging at me like a football player...” She explained the aikido technique that uses an assailant’s clothing against them. “I tied his shirt over his head, pulled his pants down and grabbed his... so he couldn’t move,” demanding that he tell her where his keys were.
With her second key to freedom in hand, she told Grim, “When a "b" says, ‘No,’ she means, ‘No.'”
Gibbs was terrified and called her mom. She moved away from the Los Angeles area immediately.
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In 1994, Gibbs’ meteoric brawling record warranted an invitation to compete in a pay-per-view International Sport and Karate Association (ISKA) match-up against Valerie Wiet-Henin, dubbed “The Most Dangerous Woman in the World.”
Wiet-Henin was a formidable opponent renowned for breaking jaws and bruising ribs, a million-dollar baby who did not scare Gibbs.
In the third round, Gibbs said, “My legs began to get weak.” Looking to The Hill from whence her help was to come, she cried out, “Oh God! You gotta help.”
Stitched-up, torn and tattered, she delivered a lethal kick followed by an overhand right to the back of Wiet-Henin’s head, knocking her out.
In addition to becoming “The Most Dangerous Woman,” Gibbs also became the only martial artist except Bruce Lee to have a combat statue dedicated in her honor.
Gibbs has been featured in Black Achievers, Black Belt, Delco Times, Inside Karate, Jet, Los Angeles Sentinel, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sports Illustrated for Women, and Upscale Magazine.
Her fight gear is displayed at the Sports Legend of Delaware County Museum, dedicated to preserving the history and memory of Delaware County Sports Legends. She is an author, celebrity trainer, philanthropist, motivational speaker, and radio host. In 2016–2017 she was honored and participated in the Orange County Heritage Black History Parade and was nominated to attend the United State of Women summit hosted by the White House.
In 2016 #Gibbs was named one of the Top Ten Greatest African American Female Athletes of All time for Kickboxing.
In 2022, Cabrini University honored alumna Fredia Gibbs (ʼ19) during a statue dedication ceremony.
She is also a model and actress. Fredia has been featured on the Fresh Prince of Bel Aire with Will Smith. She was one of the women who was throwing Will Smith around in his nightmare. Her latest film is called Knockout."
Gibbs made history when she became the first African-American female Kickboxing ISKA World Champion. She earned the name "The Most Dangerous Woman in the World" after an upset in 1994 in her fight against World Champion Valérie Wiet-Henin of France in the "Battle of the Masters" Pay Per View Event in San Jose, California. She went on to become one of the most dominant champions of all time, and remains a significant historical figure in light and super lightweight kickboxing divisions. She competed from 1991 to 1997, amassing a record of 16 wins, 0 losses, and 15 KOs, and three world ******* les. She also competed as a top contender in women's professional boxing from 1997 to 2005 with a record of 9 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw.
She wrote The Fredia Gibbs Story about her life in 2016
“Being bullied is such a terrifying experience, especially for a child,” Fredia said. “[We] are just trying to learn our identity and learn who we are; to be threatened and quartered by kids who are supposed to be your classmates, whom you help with homework, it was uncomfortable, ugly and very negative.”
As she ran home to escape her bullys, her uncle Dr. William Groce, met her at the door this last time. “Look, baby girl, you can’t continue to run all of your life. You’re going to have to learn how to stand firm and face your fear(s),” he advised.
Gibbs began her instruction in Jeet Kune Do/Aikido fight style at Quiet Storm Martial Arts School in Chester, Pennsylvania. She learned martial arts to rebuild her self confidence and self esteem, which suffered as a result of being bullied. She was trained with her Uncle Will and by a group of lethal martial artists, lawyers, judges, doctors, business leaders, and blue collar workers. Earning her black belt was the unorthodox result of throwing powerful jab combinations and mastering tactical takedowns to obtain the glittering key on the ground behind Groce, the only way out of The Storm.
“It was tough. It was difficult but, I got the key. I unlocked the door and walked out.”
KIDNAPPED
In 1993, Gibbs martial arts training saved her life. She had lost her paycheck and bus fare in a game of Dominoes at a gathering in Inglewood, Calif. Strapped for cash, stranded and wanting to sleep in her bed instead of the couch she was offered, Gibbs accepted a ride from Lonnie Franklin Jr. after spending hours playing against him. She had no way of knowing her Domino opponent was California’s infamous Grim Sleeper, the serial killer responsible for murdering at least 100 Black women in South Central, displacing their bodies throughout Los Angeles circa 1985.
Now with him in his RV, something sinister in his sudden need for coffee awakened her intuition as he pulled into a secluded area. She refused to let him "violate" her. She tried to exit the passenger’s side door. The handle had been removed. When she scrambled for the van’s rear doors, she came face-to-face with a monster intent on violating, then adding her to his list of lifeless victims.
“He came charging at me like a football player...” She explained the aikido technique that uses an assailant’s clothing against them. “I tied his shirt over his head, pulled his pants down and grabbed his... so he couldn’t move,” demanding that he tell her where his keys were.
With her second key to freedom in hand, she told Grim, “When a "b" says, ‘No,’ she means, ‘No.'”
Gibbs was terrified and called her mom. She moved away from the Los Angeles area immediately.
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In 1994, Gibbs’ meteoric brawling record warranted an invitation to compete in a pay-per-view International Sport and Karate Association (ISKA) match-up against Valerie Wiet-Henin, dubbed “The Most Dangerous Woman in the World.”
Wiet-Henin was a formidable opponent renowned for breaking jaws and bruising ribs, a million-dollar baby who did not scare Gibbs.
In the third round, Gibbs said, “My legs began to get weak.” Looking to The Hill from whence her help was to come, she cried out, “Oh God! You gotta help.”
Stitched-up, torn and tattered, she delivered a lethal kick followed by an overhand right to the back of Wiet-Henin’s head, knocking her out.
In addition to becoming “The Most Dangerous Woman,” Gibbs also became the only martial artist except Bruce Lee to have a combat statue dedicated in her honor.
Gibbs has been featured in Black Achievers, Black Belt, Delco Times, Inside Karate, Jet, Los Angeles Sentinel, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sports Illustrated for Women, and Upscale Magazine.
Her fight gear is displayed at the Sports Legend of Delaware County Museum, dedicated to preserving the history and memory of Delaware County Sports Legends. She is an author, celebrity trainer, philanthropist, motivational speaker, and radio host. In 2016–2017 she was honored and participated in the Orange County Heritage Black History Parade and was nominated to attend the United State of Women summit hosted by the White House.
In 2016 #Gibbs was named one of the Top Ten Greatest African American Female Athletes of All time for Kickboxing.
In 2022, Cabrini University honored alumna Fredia Gibbs (ʼ19) during a statue dedication ceremony.