African women’s wardrobes are diverse. Quite mixed, African fashion is sometimes traditional, sometimes Western, and ...

In a study published in Telestes, Dr. Joshua Kumbani and Dr. Margarita Díaz-Andreu categorized the various dance scenes ...

Along West Africa's slave coast, a painful past is being preserved — and marketed — raising questions about memory, tourism and profit.

A traditional Afro-Brazilian festival parades through the streets of Brazil’s Ouro Preto, with participants singing and playing instruments. The festival honors Our Lady of the Rosary, Saint Ifigenia, ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County lawmakers are calling for the state to step in and review Buffalo’s African American Cultural Center following a recent audit. An audit covering the time between ...

PITTSBURGH — The seven-day cultural observance of Kwanzaa began in Pittsburgh, centered on principles rooted in African heritage and community. Leaders with the Wisdom Seekers and the Legacy Arts ...

Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African American culture, history, and social values. Created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is a nonreligious and nonpolitical holiday. The celebration runs ...

The African-American Research Library and Cultural Center on Saturday will celebrate Kwanzaa. The 2025 Kwanzaa Community Celebration, titled “Africa Rising: Celebrating Heritage, Building Futures” ...

As the world grapples with climate change, biodiversity loss and resource scarcity, Indigenous and local communities (IPLCs) remain at the forefront of conservation, yet are often sidelined in global ...

While Nina Simone’s legacy echoes through her music, the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is preserving the physical space that helped shape the iconic singer’s life and artistry—her ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The African American Cultural Center celebrated a major milestone Thursday, marking the completion of the building’s first phase of renovations. “It’s been a long time coming, ...