For elementary school teacher, Monique Duncan, writing a book illustrating the remarkable ways enslaved Africans used hair styles to guide their way to freedom, was a dream come true. "It feels ...

Braided hairstyles have always been a statement of beauty, culture, and personal expression among Black women. Across ...

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In his speech at the Munich Security Conference, US Vice-President JD Vance has accused European governments - including the UK's - of retreating from their values and ignoring voter concerns on free ...

Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The ...

Last year, the commission’s report found that racism was prevalent in Phoenix, negatively impacting the lives of African ...

PS editor Jessica Andrews writes about why Black hair is so integral to community, and why we're celebrating Black hair in an ...

Cornrows became globally popular in the 1990s, especially in hip-hop culture, and they continue to be celebrated for their versatility, creativity, and timeless appeal. Bantu Knots is a ...

As part of that partnership, they are celebrating their shared love of culture with a France-Brazil ... together traditions from Yoruba, Gbe, Bantu and Catholicism. Ayom is an orixá, a spiritual ...

Every move by the 'King' was followed. The two coaches -- Sarandeep and Bantu -- were by his side throughout and it would be difficult for photographers or videographers to edit them from the frame.

Culture is the invisible force that shapes behaviors, decisions, and values across an organization, and any meaningful shift requires a clear picture of where things stand. From there, leaders ...

By streamlining naturalization processes, Benin is establishing itself as a gateway for Afro-descendants reconnecting with their African heritage and spiritual roots in Francophone Africa.