In 2024, Appiah, along with his partner and U’Luvka Vodka founder, Mark Talbot Holmes, launched Ajabu Cocktail and Spirits Festival. The event focused on Africa’s drinks culture and ...

For centuries, African people have passed their histories down through oral storytelling. That’s how J.P. Hales-Bâ learned his stories — his dad read him West African folktales at bedtime.

The bursting loops of this African print are meant to bring to mind “the humble atom found in the deepest core of every human being.” The portrait celebrates being human and the beauty of life.

From 10-10:45 a.m. on June 12, 19 and 26, museum staff will celebrate Black Music Month trough readings about famous African American artists and history at the museum, 300 S. Firestone St. Suite ...

You can also follow the African Cultural Festival on Facebook and Instagram. Here's how to sponsor or donate to the festival: The festival is looking for sponsorships and donations to help provide ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will publish a dynamic new book Sept. 17 tracing the history of sports through photographs from the turn of the 20th ...

WASHINGTON – Hundreds of people joined a rally on May 3 to show support for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the wake of threats by the Trump administration and ...

A West African banjo-like akonting instrument on display in Spain's the Casa Museo del Timple, Lanzarote. CREDIT: own work/Creative Commons “Same thing with the fiddle,” he continued.

West African master drummer and performer Assane Seck, founder of Africa Dobo Drum and Dance Collective, recently shared his story with Berea through conversation, rhythmic beats and dancing.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will display the largest and most complete set of historic Charleston Slave Badges available through an online search.