A Zulu parade during Mardi Gras in New Orleans triggered debate. The parade featured participants in blackface and afro wigs.

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — For Black History Month, one illustrator is bringing the journey of African American ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

The American musical art form jazz emerges in New Orleans around the advent of the 20th century. Jazz blends elements from varied traditions, including African and African American, religious ...

Attend a West African dance workshop led by the legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on ... and the significance of dance in West African culture. Tuesday, 15 April, 1:15-2:30 p.m ...

Visitors can reach the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture by taking the Metro's Blue, Orange or Silver lines to Smithsonian station or Federal Triangle station.

“So, for blackness, black culture, the African experience, the African American experience, slavery—however you want to slice it—this is ground zero. I think it’s very important that a ...