The holiday is governed by seven principles, known collectively as the Nguzo Saba, including unity, purpose and faith.

Colorful patterned fabrics and flags blowing in the wind shone brightly at the Milwaukee African Cultural festival Saturday in Brown Deer Park. People traveled from all over Wisconsin, some even ...

Travel is not just about visiting new places; it’s also about experiencing and understanding different cultures. For the African American community, travel can be a powerful way to connect with ...

*Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 ...

For the first time in years, Milwaukeeans can celebrate African culture during an ethnic and cultural showcase at Brown Deer Park in July. This year's celebration features a day full of traditional ...

The 2025 Kwanzaa Community Celebration, titled “Africa Rising: Celebrating Heritage, Building Futures” will be held Saturday, Dec. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A Cultural Language Written on Skin Scarification—intentional cuts or burns that heal into raised patterns—has been practiced across many African cultures for centuries. These markings were never ...

The Africa-America Institute (AAI) hosted its 40th Annual Awards Gala in New York City this week, celebrating African excellence and the transformative power of the African diaspora. Held during the ...

Steve Babaeko is the CEO & Chief Creative Officer, X3M Ideas and a Visiting Fellow at the Henley Business School, University of Reading. Africa, the birthplace of humanity, has always been a source of ...

ROANOKE, VA – Back for its 4th year, the Celebration of African Cultures is returning to Roanoke, bringing the community together to experience the richness and vibrancy of African traditions. The ...

The National Museum of African American History and Culture finally opens. — -- The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture finally opens its doors today on the ...

Nuzo Onoh, an award-winning Nigerian-British writer of Igbo descent, is a pioneer of the African horror literary genre, amid a ...