Left-Handers Day: Here Are Some Of Our Favorite Black “Lefties!”

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August 13 is known as International Lefthanders Day. Since the early 1990s, the unofficial holiday serves to raise awareness for the left-handed community in a right-handed world. According to News Center Maine, “lefties” make up only 10% of the global population.

Thanks to the efforts of groups such as the Left-Handers Club in the UK, left-handed individuals now have social media, web resources and products dedicated to help them survive and thrive. In fact, some of our favorites in the culture are left-handed, excelling in their various fields.

Here’s a look at some of our favorite Black “lefties!”

LeBron James

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Cardi B

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Oprah Winfrey

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Whoopi Goldberg

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A’ja Wilson

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Jimi Hendrix

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Skylar Diggins-Smith

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And Former President Barack Obama

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(Fun Fact: He’s one of eight U.S. Presidents that were “lefties!”)

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More Facts:

• Studies show that left-handers adjust easier to seeing underwater, and there are studies that have found evidence linking left-handedness and intellectual creativity.
• The highest rates of “lefties” are in North America, Australia, New Zealand and Western Europe.
• “Lefties” are more affected by fear, according to UK-conducted research.
• One study finds that “lefties” have an average lifespan that’s nine years shorter than right-handers.
• “Lefties” are better drivers, according to the  Center for Handedness Research and The Zebra. Looking at driving habits and accident rates of 1,500 drivers over 10 years, “lefties” had fewer accidents.
• Also, an AA Driving School poll found that 57% of “lefties” pass their driving test the first time (compared to 47% of “righties”).

And with that, let’s give a toast and a high-five to all the “lefties” of the world! We salute you!

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