Black hair is more than just strands of keratin. The afros, locs, braids, twists, and Bantu knots are a cultural archive, a political statement, and a source of culture and pride. Black hair is time ...

Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural significance, telling stories of survival, status and self-expression. What may ...

Travel focused on African American culture provides opportunities for profound personal connections that textbooks alone cannot deliver. When visitors walk through historical spaces where ...

WASHINGTON ‒ Adam Sanchez remembers tears streaming down a student’s face as his high school class left the lower level of the National African American Museum of History and Culture a few ...

According to USA Today, many eyes are on the future of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture (NMAAHC). “Museums in our nation’s capital should be places where individuals ...

Explore how Jamaican heritage and the rise of locs reflect pride, identity, and resilience in Rochester’s culturally rich 19th Ward.

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Mayor Kim Thomas has been named to the Board of Trustees of the African American Mayors Association (AAMA). “We are honored that Mayor Thomas has joined AAMA’s Board ...

Are you looking for a bold Afro-Punk haircut to try out? Discover some of the best Afro-Punk haircut ideas to make you look ...

The ’80s were a time of bold fashion, vibrant culture, and unforgettable hairstyles. The era’s signature look was all about ...

1947 — Jackie Robinson becomes 1st African-American to play in US major league ... Cleveland’s second-half rally for a stunning 98-80 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference series ...

A student is showcasing the various African American musicians who visited a city in the 1960s. Lily Usher-Unsworth, from Whitley Bay, has designed a small exhibition for City Library in Newcastle ...

Clarke Central High School is offering AP African American Studies for the first time in the 2024-25 school year while Cedar Shoals High School has been teaching the class since the 2023-24 school ...