"The head is more than the center of the brain and thought; it is the place where the soul lives and must be protected," the artist says.

The Djembe: From West African Villages to Global Stages The Djembe: From West African Villages to Global Stages (Image Credits: Flickr) The djembe drum dates back roughly between 400 and 800 years, ...

It’s been over a decade since Milwaukeeans gathered en masse to celebrate African culture and heritage. But, thanks to the work of three local women, the African Cultural Festival is slated to take ...

African traditional leaders commit to community-driven action to prevent gender-based violence at a high-level conference in ...

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For the first time in years, Milwaukeeans can celebrate African culture during an ethnic and cultural showcase at Brown Deer Park in July. This year's celebration features a day full of traditional ...

There’s an extensive and quite engaging explanation for each and every vibrant image in Thandiwe Muriu's series Camo: it deciphers the hidden meanings, references and stories behind the objects, the ...

Colorful patterned fabrics and flags blowing in the wind shone brightly at the Milwaukee African Cultural festival Saturday in Brown Deer Park. People traveled from all over Wisconsin, some even ...

In a joyful expression of West African culture through dance, music and storytelling, the youth and professional dance companies from Thiossane West African Dance Institute will showcase the ...

African cultural leaders and policymakers convene in Lagos to strategize against gender-based violence, aiming for cultural ...

African traditional and cultural leaders on Monday pledged to intensify efforts to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) at a ...