Artists Activate Traditions” at the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) made me reconsider what folk art really is. I’m used to curators making the case for why traditional artisans or “folk” ...

In recent months here in Baltimore and across the nation, the affordability crisis has become a defining challenge for everyday Americans. It’s crucial to underscore how the current administration’s ...

The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.

For five decades, hip-hop has redefined the soundscape of American music and created a billion-dollar industry in its wake. Hip-hop as we know it has evolved way past its humble beginnings in the ...

When the United States released its 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS), it was unveiled in Washington as a sober recalibration of American power and priorities. But from an African standpoint, it ...

Of course, external factors like heat and chemical damage play a role in how long your hair can grow. But in general, both stylists and Martinez agree that consistency and low manipulation are key in ...