*Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 to January 1. Proposed by African-American leader Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa ...

According to him, Things Fall Apart is not just a novel, it is like a foundation for every other novel that will come after it. Ukah, who is a lecturer at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, ...

While some are recouping from that Christmas cheer another holiday is getting started around the world and right here in West Michigan. Thursday kicked off day one of Kwanzaa, which is a week-long ...

When West Africans were shipped to the Americas, especially the South, they brought many ingredients, crops and techniques that are still eaten and used to this day as reflected in the Lowcountry’s ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The South Philadelphia Odunde Festival is celebrating it's 50th year with live music, dancing, art and food. "I was strapped to my mother's back at the first Odunde and for the ...

Three Kings Day, January 6th, marks the beginning of festivals in Black communities with cultural branches from New Orleans to Brazil—but there's more. Erika Goldring/Getty Images Carnival season ...

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dupsie's African Fashion continues to distinguish ...

As you travel through the African diaspora, it can be hard to ignore similarities and familiarity between the cuisines. For example, venture to New Orleans for its iconic jambalaya, and you will ...

Discover why Benin is becoming a top tourism destination in West Africa. From heritage and Vodun culture to wildlife, beaches, and sustainable travel, explore “Benin, a World of Splendors.” ...

Lagos, Nigeria - Onga, Nigeria's leading seasoning brand, transcended expectations at the 2025 AMVCA Cultural Day, orchestrating a vibrant, ‘‘Festival of Flavours" that deeply celebrated and promoted ...

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks will host their first ‘Culture Fest presented by CareSource’ when the team takes on the Utah Jazz at the award-winning State Farm Arena on Sunday, April 6 at 6 p.m. The ...