The seven-day holiday is meant to instill pride in African culture and heritage In the 60s, after the Watts riots decimated the Black community in Los Angeles, Ron Karenga, a leader in the Black Power ...

Flowers have long been a powerful form of expression in African American culture, carrying deep meanings in celebrations, spirituality, and everyday life. Whether given as a gesture of love, used in ...

Djeneba Sako moved to the U.S. from Mali, West Africa, more than 20 years ago to share her passion for African dance. DENVER — If you follow the sound of drums from the unassuming corner of Bayaud ...

*Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 to January 1. Proposed by African-American leader Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa ...

One of the first human cultural activities, apart from graphic ones, is storytelling. Whether it's the tale of a day in the fields or the mythical exploits of a hero condemned by the gods, ...

Glass beading traditions across Africa are deeply rooted in local cultures, showcasing sophisticated, distinct and dynamic practices that have thrived for millennia. Like this work from the Cameroon ...