They passed on identity, dignity and legacy. Today, African American hair braiding styles still carry coded meanings — from fashion statements to political declarations. Each style has roots ...

"Africa Fashion" at the Field Museum highlights ... We want this to be a place of joy. We want local African American audiences, everyone, but particularly African American audiences, to come ...

In 2016, former President Barack Obama opened the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

Now, the National Museum of African American History and Culture—which opened to national fanfare in 2016—is in the crosshairs. “In an almost surprising fashion, the Smithsonian has been ...