Seven leaders weigh in on the late Ghanaian scholar’s provocative legacy 20 years after his best-known book. What Luther and Calvin are for evangelical Christians globally, Kwame Bediako is for many ...

For years, self-identified witches have demanded the public acknowledgement of witchcraft as "religion" in Nigeria. These political debates are reflected in a long-ongoing scholarly discussion about ...

As Black people guided by the ethics of Ubuntu, we do not celebrate the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. To do so would betray ...

Introduction : African traditions in the study of religion in Africa / Ezra Chitando, Afe Adogame, Bolaji Bateye -- ch. 1. African religions in African scholarship : a critique / Umar Habila Dadem ...

A combination of religion, cultural norms and tradition have made it dangerous for many gay men to feel like they can be themselves openly, leading to terrible outcomes.

Adi, Hakim and Sherwood, Marika. eds. 2003. Pan African History. Political Figures from Africa and the Diaspora since 1787. London and New York: Routledge. Alexander ...

(RNS) — Ancestral veneration, Haitian Vodou, Brazilian Candomblé, Cuban Santería and Ifá have gained attention among Black adults, who see it as an occasion to reconnect with their heritage and ...

Julia-Beth Harris doesn't just write poetry; she invites her audience to experience her truth and her explorations, whether it be family, diasporic identity, religion, or urban tension, often inspired ...

The museum hosts Holly A. Pinheiro Jr. for a book talk about his latest publication, The Families’ Civil War: Black Soldiers and the Fight for Racial Justice, Nov. 11. The Smithsonian’s National ...

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The drinks industry has long overlooked this continent. A shift is happening. Africa is often overlooked by those outside the continent when it comes to cocktail culture and spirits production. But in ...