Popsugar Family Serena Williams Serena Williams Quotes About Maternity Leave August 2019 Serena Williams Talks About the Need For Better Parental Leave Policies: "It's So Hard to Be a Mom" August 31, 2019 by Perri Konecky First Published: August 27, 2019 View On One Page Photo 4 of 11 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow View this post on Instagram Braiding started in Africa with the Himba people of Namibia. We have been braiding our hair for centuries. In many African tribes braided hairstyles were a unique way to identify each tribe. Because of the time it would take people would often take the time to socialize. It began with the elders braiding their children, then the children would watch and learn from them. The tradition of bonding was carried on for generations, and quickly made its way across the world. I am honored to share this bonding experience with my own daughter and add another generation of historic traditions. @olympiaohanian A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on Jun 13, 2019 at 6:00am PDT Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 4 Previous Next Start Slideshow ParentingSerena WilliamsCelebrity FamiliesCelebrity QuotesMaternity Leave