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Several years ago, two African American women, Elaine Buck and Beverly Mills, decided to do some research on the history of the central New Jersey region commonly known as Sourland.
The history of Black hair goes far beyond aesthetics — it tells a powerful story of resistance, identity and cultural preservation. African civilizations used intricate braiding as a form of ...
The Essence of the Crown exhibition centers around the impact hair has on the African American culture.
From zingy stir-fries and spiced drinks to sweet bakes and savory soups, these fresh ginger recipes make the most of this ...
As a historical interpreter, researcher, artist, and designer, Cheyney McKnight incorporates 18th and 19th-century African American design skills to create pieces with a modern twist.
Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s SAT score was revealed after the bombshell revelation that he listed himself as African American on his application to Columbia University.
Black voters called Mamdani “shameful” after a report revealed he checked the "African American” box on his college application.
A slew of black Big Apple residents fumed Friday over mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani’s claim on an Ivy League college application that he is African American.
Mamdani Identified as Asian and African American on College Application Zohran Mamdani, the Democrat running for mayor of New York City, was born in Uganda.
Lisa Brown Ross has been appointed the new president and CEO of the African American Museum of Dallas. On Monday, the museum announced that Ross was selected in a nationwide search to take over ...
Hundreds gathered to kick off the Juneteenth block party and celebrations at the African American Museum in Philadelphia Thursday afternoon. Food trucks and booths lined the street with various ...