News has compiled a list of events happening around Northeast Ohio that honor and celebrate Black History Month.

There is a backstory and cultural connection behind African American cloth dolls. Silk Allen learned all about it at a recent event. The African American Quilt & Doll Show opened author Silk Allen’s ...

The crossroads quilt block is a great way to showcase a variety of fabrics. Feel free to use precuts or select fabric from your stash. This block is made using just two basic units arranged just so to ...

African quilts, with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, are a great way to add cultural richness to any home. These textiles are not just functional but also tell stories through their ...

After six years, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is finally shining a spotlight on the transformative gift of over 3,000 African American quilts it received from the late ...

African leaders attending the UN General Assembly are advocating for a greater global role for the continent, Security Council reforms and Palestinian statehood. Many African leaders attending the UN ...

I’m a folklorist, not an historian. My kind typically uses the past to help understand the present, rather than treating the past as subject matter in its own right. So I find myself turning Black ...

In honor of Billboard Africa launching, here's a look back at some of the historic firsts African artists have accomplished. By Heran Mamo Billboard is continuing to expand its global footprint with ...

The African & African American Studies (AFAM) program offers the B.A. degree in African & African American Studies. AFAM has the mission to provide studies with a broad, interdisciplinary education ...