Aretha Duarte: The First Black Latin American Woman To Climb Mount Everest
Brazilian born Aretha Duarte, is the first Black Latin American woman to climb Mount Everest. Despite the challenges of health scares and weather conditions, the 37-year-old reached the world’s highest mountain on May 23rd (2021). During her journey, Aretha developed a pulmonary edema, which can be caused by high elevation or exposure to toxins. She trained for 12½ months before beginning her trip with several other team … Continue reading Aretha Duarte: The First Black Latin American Woman To Climb Mount Everest