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African architecture

Some spaces feel easy the moment you step into them. They’re not styled to impress, not packed with things for the sake of ...
Nieman Journalism Lab

“African media houses must do more investigative reporting to stay relevant”

Manasseh Azure Awuni is the editor-in-chief of The Fourth Estate, a nonprofit, public-interest, investigative journalism project of the Media Foundation for West Africa. Since its launch in 2021, The ...
The New York Times

Saving Praise Houses Before Their African Lineage Is Forgotten

The Gullah Geechee fight to preserve the tiny structures, a cradle of the Black church, before they’re erased by sprawl, climate change and fading memories. Mary Rivers Legree at the Coffin Point ...
The News Journal

African American funeral homes: essential throughout history and today

African American funeral service providers have long been central fixtures in the communities they serve. There, the funeral home represents more than just a place to hold viewings and coordinate ...
CNN

A group of former university students in Africa are creating an energy-efficient home inspired by traditional architecture

A portable, energy-efficient home that was originally built for a competition may be available on the market soon in Africa. The design was created by team Jua Jamii, a group of 40 former university ...