Tracing Your Roots? Visit These 15 Destinations in the African Diaspora
When you're able to visit the places where your ancestors lived, history comes alive. Here's where to go if you're…
Idris Elba to produce docuseries on racism in the music industry
In a recent Esquire profile, Idris Elba got real about a wide range of topics, including his experience in Hollywood, speaking to…
Dublin festival marks start of Africa Day celebrations
A festival celebrating African cultures and the positive impact of the African diaspora in Ireland is being held in the…
Tanzania now designs special system to identify the diaspora
Tanzania is designing a special system to identify Tanzanians in the diaspora, Foreign Affairs, and East African Cooperation minister, Dr…
America’s African diaspora: An unmatched advantage in the soft power competition for influence
The soft power competition for political and business influence in Africa has never been so fierce. As Chinese, Russian, and…
Ludacris honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Ludacris has joined only a handful of rappers who have received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, taking…
Repairing the Past: Advocating for Reparations for African Americans
The question of reparations for historical injustices has been a topic of considerable debate and discussion, prompting a critical examination…
Medieval Swahilis and Persians paired up 1,000 years ago in East Africa, ancient DNA reveals
About a millennium ago, long before the age of internet dating, Swahili women in eastern Africa paired up with a…