Today: December 26, 2024
African descendants in the Americas who can trace their ancestry to the Republic of Benin are now eligible for the country’s citizenship. This move is in acknowledging the nation’s complex legacy in the transatlantic slave trade and reconnecting descendants of enslaved Africans…
This August, the inaugural International African Diaspora Dance Traditions Conference, IADDTC, debuted in the historic center of Salvador, Brazil. The conference united diaspora dancers of different backgrounds to experience history and connections through conversation and movement in alignment with the theme, “Honoring…
By Christopher Newman I am what God is And since God is African I am African. (“I am African” a haiku) As a doctoral student in the History Department at Howard University, I am often asked about my research, my area of…
When Black Panther broke the internet in 2018, Africans at home and in the Diaspora were thrilled to have a Superhero that represented them. While the cast featured Africans with the native tongue and nuances like Lupita N’yogo, many Africans at home…
Afreximbank launches ATDC to aid SMEs, and partners with companies in DR Congo, Zimbabwe, and Angola to support Their economies.…
Nigerian and Marylander singer Isaac Geralds is undertaking a grueling 110-hour non-stop singing marathon in Washington D.C. to shatter the Guinness World Record while raising funds and awareness for children with autism…
From Instagram to TikTok, black women have taken center stage, flaunting their stunning looks with vibrant wigs of different textures from wavy curls to sleek straight hair. But, why can’t they just use their natural hair? Are black women not proud of…
Beyoncé is using her platform and influence to celebrate the often-overlooked history and culture of Black cowboys, cowgirls, and ranchers in America. Through initiatives by her BeyGOOD philanthropic foundation, Beyoncé is providing support to Black equestrian programs across the country. BeyGOOD Executive…
Within the Nigerian music industry, renowned artists like Wizkid and Burna Boy are distancing themselves from the widely used label “Afrobeats.” Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, recently made headlines by declaring his departure from the Afrobeats genre, echoing sentiments expressed…
The societal view of Afro-hair has been an unsafe, judgemental space for centuries. From texturism to upkeep, type 4 hair lacks uplifting representation, especially for African women. Lupita Nyong’o pushes the boundaries by boldly expressing pride in her African heritage and features.…
