One of the birthplaces of American music is Congo Square in New Orleans, where enslaved people gathered to sing, dance, drum, and preserve their traditions.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three Kings Day, January 6th, marks the beginning of festivals in Black communities with cultural branches from New Orleans to ...

The ancient wisdom of African traditions is reshaping global approaches to health and wellness, offering solutions that bridge centuries-old practices with modern needs. From the bustling streets of ...

While Kwanzaa is not a public holiday, its first day coincides with the Day After Christmas, which is a public holiday in several states including North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. As a ...

One of the first human cultural activities, apart from graphic ones, is storytelling. Whether it's the tale of a day in the fields or the mythical exploits of a hero condemned by the gods, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As we enter the Easter season, let’s look at the traditions African-Americans will be participating in as they celebrate Easter.

Ukah, who is a lecturer at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia and a visiting lecturer on Classics and African Thought at the New York University said this in an interview with ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The annual Congo Square Rhythms Festival is returning this year, bringing some of the African cultural traditions practiced in the 19th century to 21st century New Orleans. Since ...

When it comes to preserving culture and tradition, Alicia Latimer uses visual appeal to attract attention. In the Many Shades of Africa exhibit, pictures depicting African rituals and pieces of ...

By Toshi BwanaEvery year, the world pauses to celebrate the remarkable journey of Kiswahili, a language that has transcended borders to become one of Africa’s greatest cultural gifts to humanity.As ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Chef Lebo Ngwenya’s love for cooking began in his mother’s kitchen when he was young when he learned that food not only has the power ...

The soul-shattering abuses suffered by enslaved Africans, who were forcibly stripped of their languages, religions and other key aspects of their culture, were fortunately no match for their ...