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 ...

Despite the chilly weather, hundreds of people gathered on the SDFC fields in Tempe to watch the annual Afroworld Fashion Show on Nov. 16. At promptly 5 p.m., guests were welcomed between velvet ropes ...

DanceAfrica, BAM's longest-running program and the nation's largest festival of African dance and culture, returns for its 48th year with a full weekend of performances, films, dance classes, and ...

Selah Thompson (front) teaches how the skirt is used in Afro Cuban dance to mimic natural movements seen in nature at the Traditional Music Society dance class. Susan Pfannmuller Special to The Star ...

In the fall of 2024, three major exhibitions dedicated to African fashion history opened on the East Coast. The catalyst was Dr. Christine Checinska's seminal 2022 “Africa Fashion” exhibit in London’s ...

Traditional African hairstyles are a symbol of Africa’s rich cultural heritage. In ancient African societies, the hairstyle was a significant element and an integral part of our cultural identity and ...

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The color, vibrancy and texture of Africa is on display at the Chicago Field Museum in the exhibit "Africa Fashion." "We're so glad to have it because it's something different than we normally feature ...

Guzangs, while new to those stateside already has a robust global following, especially on Instagram. The platform centers around highlighting and affirming African designers and creatives. It was ...

Nigerians dominate 7th African Fashion Designer Awards as AmDiddyy & Stephnora fashion house clinched African Male & Female Fashion Designer of the Year respectively 2024 The stage was lit with ...