For many, this is the real Mardi Gras — built in the neighborhoods, passed down through generations, and carried forward in ...

Roughly 8,000-year-old remains unearthed from present-day Tunisia held a surprise: European hunter-gatherer ancestry ...

The guinea fowl is a ubiquitous, henlike bird native to Africa, where it’s known for traveling in flocks and raising a noisy alarm when predators are nearby. In Rungano Nyoni’s scalding Cannes ...

These findings challenge the long-held narrative about migration into and out of North Africa before and during the Neolithic.

The African political leader’s autobiography, My Country, Africa, also offers a larger story of empire, oppression, and ...

Additionally, rising prices impact accessibility to protective styles. Braids, traditionally a go-to option for low-maintenance hair care, are becoming less affordable, forcing many to either learn ...

Photographer and writer Austin Bryant delves into the intertwined and elusive nature of history and memory in “Where They ...

The Center of Africana Studies at Central Connecticut State University held its 31st annual conference Thursday, celebrating ...

Zulu custom opposes divorce except in very particular circumstances. But King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has turned to the courts ...

The goal is to plan the construction of a large cultural center and museum on the homeland of the Ponca Tribe. The bill would designate about $14 million towards the project, breaking it up into ...

“The pyramidal stud motif was originally drawn from two seemingly contrasting cultures – punk and African tribal culture. It’s an element that’s common in punk fashion, and it forms an integral part ...

The Cultural Perception of Mental Health in Africa One of the biggest barriers to mental health awareness in Africa is deep-rooted stigma. In many African societies, mental health issues are often ...