Thandiwe Muriu was 14 years old when she found photography. Her father taught her to use his Nikon digital camera, and every day after school she would rush home, finish her homework and then train ...

Demeatria Boccella and her business partner, Darnell McLaurin, are spotlighting the beauty of the African diaspora in Pittsburgh one event at a time. Their Africanism Gala, held at Ice House Studios ...

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This ivory dress decorated with swirls of handmade fabric rose vines was designed by Ann Lowe. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black ...

For many African digital creators visiting Ethiopia this week, the trip has been more than just attending a summit--it has been an emotional connection to history, culture, and a sense of shared ...

A fashion initiative, The Fashioned Museum, has encouraged collaboration across Africa’s fashion industry with its exhibition of fabrics from 54 African countries.Themed Inside African Fashion 54: A ...

When Thérèse M’Boungoubaya set out to launch her bodycare brand Koba, she knew she wanted it to be rooted in natural, African-sourced ingredients — a nod to her Congolese roots (both her parents were ...

Africa Restored (Cheryl as Cleopatra) by Kerry James Marshall is on view as part of “Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica” at the Art Institute of Chicago. Using his trademark ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art has announced a promised gift, the “African Ceremonies” collection, that features archival materials documenting the work of photographers Carol ...

Where coast meets culture: Beaches like Elmina in Ghana offer both scenic beauty and a deep historical connection to the transatlantic slave trade. Wildlife on the shore: Loango National Park in Gabon ...

Middle Eastern and North African beauty brands are plentiful for a reason. Many of the current beauty practices we know and love today are deeply rooted in Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) ...