Abeng, a short-lived newspaper, offers a window into Jamaica's revolutionary currents in the late 60s. Acting as a ...

You may not know her name, but the striking work of self-taught hair artist Elisabeth Anayes Niouky is certainly turning ...

Cornrows and plaits are the perfect protective style this summer. These styles offer versatility, al lowing for creativity while maintaining the health of your hair. For cornrows, hairstylists ...

Image — Demonstrators carrying placards with names of the fallen Gen Z heroes in downtown Nairobi during a protest held by youths many self-identifying as 'Gen-Z', protest on 25 June 2025 in Nairobi, ...

The Donald Trump administration issued an executive order in June 2025 banning nationals from 12 countries from travelling to the United States. It also imposed entry restrictions on nationals from ...

For too long, Africa’s agency has been exercised defensively: managing expectations, preserving stability, reacting to external scripts. The continent has copied political systems from other countries ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Like any jazz artist, the ability to adapt and improvise is a welcome skill. For the people in the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland, that skill reconciles years of ...

Lani Adeoye brings her Nigerian heritage and global perspective to a West African crafts display at Salone del Mobile. By Ifeoluwa Adedeji This article is part of our Design special report previewing ...

Traditional African hairstyles are a symbol of Africa’s rich cultural heritage. In ancient African societies, the hairstyle was a significant element and an integral part of our cultural identity and ...

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