The women’s movement changed that perception.’ Tribal women had found a middle path as the Bengali ‘bhadralok’ culture found its new domain on their bodies.

The museum will recognize “Black Women: The Activist” as the theme for March and share stories, events and exhibits that demonstrate the resiliency of Black women. For more information, visit the ...

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – A leading African cardinal says African cultures and “a certain mentality in the Church” have put women in a disadvantaged position. Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu of ...

The International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent is celebrated annually on July 25th. It was established by the United Nations to recognize the contributions and achievements of women ...

When it comes to popularizing African sounds and culture, you used to be able to look just to Kidjo and a handful of other artists. In 2024, Kidjo was in good company. Thinking back on the biggest ...

The Commission on African American History and Culture (CAAHC) has a new chair in charge. Edwin T. Johnson, Ph.D stepped into his role as chair of the CAAHC on July 1.

Defiance. Resistance.” exhibition. Credit: Collections of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Fuller Family, copyright Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller.