WWII-era, they could make the difference between sleeping or freezing for the Black families who moved out of the South ...

The federal government revoked $460,000 in federal funding to a Berkeley, Calif., museum housing historic African-American ...

The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive was about to launch an exhibition of historic quilts, when federal funding ...

There is a backstory and cultural connection behind African American cloth dolls. Silk Allen learned all about it at a recent event. The African American Quilt & Doll Show opened ... The hairstyles ...

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A new production of the Tony Award-winning play, "Jaja's African Hair Braiding," a group of West African immigrants are creating community with mini masterpieces in Boston. 'Into the mouth of ...

The braid patterns signify the tribe and help to identify the member of the tribe. The cultural significance and roots of braiding can be traced back to the African tribes. There are many interesting ...

Hair braiding acts as a communicative canvas within many African cultures. Each braid can symbolize aspects of individual identity, lineage, and even social status. Women often use intricate patterns ...

Uncovering our ancestor’s technique of braiding rice and seeds into their hair caused a series of emotions, but watching the video clip above also strikes a sense of gratefulness. It’s an ...

Background: The prevalence and mortality associated with COPD increases with age, with higher rates observed in whites than African Americans ... in smoking patterns and lung function in patients ...

Ninth St., from March 27-April 13. Learn about the rich tapestry that is the quilt-making tradition in African American culture Saturday when Tony Jean Dickerson, founding president of the Akoma ...