The Miss Cote d'Ivoire 2025 beauty pageant has made a groundbreaking move by banning the use of weaves and wigs.

Over 40 scholars from across the humanities and social sciences gathered at The Africa Institute Global Studies University ...

Curator Suzanne Gunn tells us she took several trips to Africa to collect the textiles to display, and each one tells its own story.

Curator Suzanne Gunn tells us she took several trips to Africa to collect the textiles to display, and each one tells its own ...

Miss Côte d’Ivoire pageant has banned contestants from wearing wigs and weaves to encourage and empower women to feel ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Artist Tahj “Queen Tahj” Williams rarely cruises through downtown New Orleans, but recently she did, ...

The project aims to promote education about slavery and the contributions of African-Americans in the United States. News 4 spoke with the founder of the Slave Dwelling Project about why it's so ...

In the heart of the Great Rift Valley, artisans are blending tradition with entrepreneurship, turning age-old crafts into sustainable businesses. These creators are not just preserving their ...

Black Masking Culture, which was rooted in the 1800s, blends African and Native American heritage. The elaborate, hand-sewn suits — adorned with intricate beadwork and feathers — are ...