Inside the Black Masking Indians and the ... Black communities forged their own, blending African, Native American, and Creole influences into a unique tradition. What emerged was Super Sunday ...

The Black Masking Indians ... Black communities created their own, merging African, Native American, and Creole influences into a tradition unlike any other. Super Sunday is the day when all ...

The event is rooted in African and Native American influences, with ties to both Catholic and Black masking Indian traditions.

The eight-piece lineup highlights the artistry and culture of the Young Seminole Hunters and the Big Chief Demond Melancon.

However, it is assumed that sub-Saharan headrests followed an Egyptian tradition. Egyptian examples survived because they were made of stone, unlike African headrests which were almost always made ...

Make it a family tradition.’” The origins of the Mardi Gras Indians remain unclear, with some accounts tracing their roots back to the late 1800s. Their elaborate suits pay homage to African ...

Passing on traditions constructs a special sense of community along with a quilt. Through the lens of African American quilts, explore layers of creativity, diversity, and family history that enrich ...

The other part was Rosh Chodesh el Benat, or “head of the month of daughters,” a holiday that North African Jews would ... alone in seeking to revive a tradition that is scarcely observed ...