In continued celebration of Black History Month, the Rootead Youth Drum and Dance Ensemble (RYDDE) performed in their annual ...

When they dance to the thrumming of African drums, their yellow and red skirts swirl around their waists, the trembling of shoulders and the choreographed acrobatic jigs thrill their patron saints.

highlighting Black Diasporic drum and dance with elements of traditional West African, Afro Fusion, and Afro Beats, according to event organizers. "We spend time building up youth to understand ...