Observed annually between December 26 and Jan. 1, Kwanzaa draws from several African harvest festivals and blends elements of continental African culture, African American history and traditional ...

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 ...

The Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos, or "Day of the Dead," attracts millions of people worldwide to honor the lives of those who have passed on with festive celebrations, parades, feasts, flowers, ...

Turkish nose job. Brazilian butt lift. Korean facial contouring. Beauty tourism is a niche market worth $830 billion dollars globally. But, for the African diaspora, returning to the homeland for our ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will celebrate its ninth anniversary Sept. 24. Since opening in 2016, the museum has welcomed almost 13 million ...

Onídìrí Festival 2.0 has brought together more than 200 members of the African diaspora in London for a vibrant celebration ...

Cover; Half title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Introduction. Waterscapes of the African Diaspora; Part I. Swimming Culture; Chapter 1. Atlantic African ...

Explore 25 ancient customs and rituals that still influence modern traditions. Uncover surprising origins of wedding rings, ...

Recent headlines from South Africa have reported national crises, from rolling blackouts to the highest unemployment rate in the world and housing shortages. But a new photography exhibition shines a ...