From 6-8 March 2025, UNESCO is organising an event entitled "Women. Heritage. Digital Technology" in Dakar, Senegal. Held in conjunction of the International Women’s Day, this event celebrates the ...

The U.S. Postal Service honors Phillis Wheatley, the first African American author to publish a book, with the 49th Black Heritage stamp.

Africa is home to an extraordinary wealth of natural and cultural heritage, encompassing stunning historical sites and places, vibrant traditions, iconic landscapes, and globally significant sites ...

One brand setting the tone for 2026 is Worq, a Ugandan fashion label creating designs that seamlessly balance statement and ...

Izina is based in Burundi, and supports local artisans in its operations. Izina Hair is a Black-owned brand forming its own unifying movement through its locs extensions. Paying homage to the roots of ...

Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration honoring African heritage and culture, observed from Dec. 26 to Jan 1. The non-religious holiday was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga as a response to the ...

The history of Africa Day is deeply rooted in the liberation movements that marked the 20th century. The starting point was in 1958, when the Congress of African States was held for the first time, a ...

Thinking back on the biggest cultural moments of 2024, it’s hard to ignore the many African women who were at the center of it all. Over the past decade, global African music has been dominated by ...

Illuminating local history and celebrating unsung heroes, the Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail is preparing to grow. Eight markers on trail are in place already. In 2018, the ...