The region of Western Africa comprises countries including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, ...

Angola, Burundi, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, ...

Growing up in a lively Nigerian household with two brothers, two sisters, and parents who encouraged curiosity, Joy Omewa’s ...

Sequel to the under-representation of women across professions and leadership positions in Africa, a new movement, ...

Thinking back on the biggest cultural moments of 2024, it’s hard to ignore the many African women who were at the center of it all. Over the past decade, global African music has been dominated by ...

Difference She Makes movement reached over 6 million people across Africa, driving a cultural shift in Africa’s legal and ...

It’s been over a decade since Milwaukeeans gathered en masse to celebrate African culture and heritage. But, thanks to the work of three local women, the African Cultural Festival is slated to take ...

African Catholic women in Philadelphia find rest, renewal, and cultural connection at the Sister to Sister Weekend Retreat ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring Black women who spearheaded the fight for justice, equality and change.

Waist beads have an illuminating rich history behind them. There are accessories, and there are exquisite adornments that hold symbolic meaning. Waist beads ultimately fall within the latter. Waist ...

As we enter 2025, we reflect on a watershed year for Africa. Across culture, technology, leadership, and innovation, the continent confounded expectations, forged new paths and unleashed its boundless ...