Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...

Flowers have long been a powerful form of expression in African American culture, carrying deep meanings in celebrations, ...

At its core, Kwanzaa honors the culture and heritage of African people and their descendants worldwide. The holiday unfolds over seven days, culminating in a feast and the exchange of gifts.

While Black History Month is commemorated in February, celebrating and learning more about the history doesn't have to stop ...

WASHINGTON — Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month ...

Centuries of being overshadowed and misrepresented by colonial and other external perspectives have portrayed the continent through a lens of primitivism and inferiority. Such depictions served to ...

Africa Restored (Cheryl as Cleopatra) by Kerry James Marshall is on view as part of “Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica” at the Art Institute of Chicago. Using his ...

People of African descent were among the earliest non-indigenous settlers of what would become the United States, and the rich African musical heritage that they carried with them was part of the ...

Preparations are underway for a brand-new festival in Thunder Bay, Ont., this summer that aims to celebrate African culture. Here's what we know about the inaugural Afro Vibe Festival.

However, the core of Hounsou’s work centers around reconnecting Black people to their African roots. He approaches that work through Africa Reconnect, a series of music and cultural events ...