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From boho fringe to bold crochet, Ciara’s historic editorial shoot celebrates global Black womanhood, music, fashion, and a ...
SHAVONE. is once again pushing boundaries. On the heels of her Amazon bestselling debut book BLACK INTERNET EFFECT, the multi-hyphenate creative and cultural curator is back in her music bag with the ...
Freelance journalist ZIpporah Gene makes a bold claim in a recent opinion piece. Gene expresses her frustration with African Americans for “cultural appropriation” of African aesthetics.
During the spring of my first year, I went to a Black Student Union meeting where we watched and discussed “I am Not Your Negro,” a documentary about the life and work of James Baldwin.I raised my ...
A small African-American community thrived in southern Chittenden County starting in the late 1700s. One Black Vermonter is said to be the first Black college graduate in the U.S., while another ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio --Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be at Playhouse Square for three performances, Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 1. The company’s U.S. tour, which kicks off in ...
The narrative of African American athletes remains dynamic and evolving. Each generation builds upon previous achievements, continually expanding definitions of athletic excellence and social impact.
Stafford Berry Jr. is one of the first artisans awarded the Midwest Culture Bearers Award for his African-rooted dance, theater and instruction. Indiana University's African American Dance Company ...
Chuck Davis: Ambassador of African dance. Chuck Davis was an American dancer and choreographer who dedicated his life to preserving and promoting African dance in the United States.
An AP African American Studies course for high school students apparently will not be an option starting next year in South Carolina, a state with a rich and painful history on the subject matter.
Pinkster is among an array of lesser-known African American holidays, although historians say it is likely one of the earliest. As the broader U.S. population prepares to honor Juneteenth, a ...