Flowers have long been a powerful form of expression in African American culture, carrying deep meanings in celebrations, ...

Omar Victor Diop’s "Project Diaspora" photographic series offers a profound exploration of the often-overlooked narratives of ...

African American history ‘graphically and powerfully’ shown at ... Among the items to be seen in 10 main displays throughout a 4,700-square-foot historic home are symbols of slavery such as ...

Colors are important in African dance costumes, with each color having a specific meaning. For example, red is usually a ...

More than just clothing material, African textiles, vibrant pieces of cultural heritage, are stories, traditions, and ...

Initially inspired by Indonesian batik and industrialized by Europeans, it was later reclaimed and popularized by various African nations, becoming a symbol of identity and even protest.

How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.

Black History Month: Black hair is a symbol of culture, pride CONNECTION BETWEEN HAIR AND HERITAGE. THIS IS SOMETIMES YOU MAY NOT UNDERSTAND THE BEAUTY OF WHAT YOU’RE SEEING.

WASHINGTON – Hundreds of people joined a rally on May 3 to show support for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the wake of threats by the Trump administration and ...

The African American history museum is singled out in Trump's order putting it in the spotlight, despite its millions of visitors. During his first term , Trump was one of them.

The museum, which hosted 1.6 million visitors in 2024, serves as a cornerstone in the preservation of African American history, a number of community leaders and organizations said in its defense.