*Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 to January 1. Proposed by African-American leader Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa ...

During the holiday, families and communities organize around what are known as the seven principles, or Nguzo Saba. The seven ...

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Local organization Harambee hosted its fifth African-American Festival on Saturday, showcasing African-American culture, music, food, and traditions on the Rondout Waterfront. The ...

The soul-shattering abuses suffered by enslaved Africans, who were forcibly stripped of their languages, religions and other key aspects of their culture, were fortunately no match for their ...

As we enter the Easter season, let’s look at the traditions African-Americans will be participating in as they celebrate Easter. Easter is a time of joy, hope, and renewal celebrated by people all ...

While some are recouping from that Christmas cheer another holiday is getting started around the world and right here in West Michigan. Thursday kicked off day one of Kwanzaa, which is a week-long ...

OFFERED THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF AFRICAN CULTURE. 40-29'S TIA GREENE TAKES US TO JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY IN SILOAM SPRINGS ...

One of the first human cultural activities, apart from graphic ones, is storytelling. Whether it's the tale of a day in the fields or the mythical exploits of a hero condemned by the gods, ...

Lyman Hall was one of the only campus buildings with more than a flurry of activity Sunday. The sound of 200 feet slapping on a wooden dance floor, jagged yet melodic African songs and pulsing, ...

Nigerian Fashion since it’s inception was less about trend and more about tradition, with each fabric, color, and pattern ...

One by one, troupes of thousands of minstrels filled the streets of Cape Town on Monday, marching, dancing, and dazzling ...

Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is seen as a good-luck tradition rooted in West African and African American culture ...