The recent unearthing of ancient African beads has shed new light on the extensive trading systems that existed some 4,000 years ago. These discoveries have expanded our knowledge of international ...

Choosing the right materials is essential for crafting authentic African bark cloth jewelry. The inner bark of trees such as ...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the idea of sending love from afar is catching on, and the Boston University World Affairs Forum is looking to send affection all the way to Africa. The group is selling ...

The theme of the workshop was deploying arts and culture as tools for poverty eradication among black and African peoples through training on bead making and hair weaving/braiding. Organised by the ...

Olayami Dabls, founder of Detroit’s MBAD African Bead Museum, is the Kresge Eminent Artist for 2022. The award, presented by the Kresge Foundation, includes $50,000 in recognition of lifetime ...

OSHKOSH – It's hard to miss the colorful, nearly 15-foot-tall cross hanging in the Paine Art Center and Garden's first-floor gallery, and it only takes one glance to appreciate the effort that must ...

African jewelers from the diaspora are redefining modern fashion by adding cultural heritage to their designs. By mixing ...