Aurora James, founder of the Brooklyn boutique Brother Vellies, wants major retailers to commit to buying 15% of their merch from black-owned businesses. “I’m Not Taken Seriously”: Teen Designer Shami ...

In the fall of 2024, three major exhibitions dedicated to African fashion history opened on the East Coast. The catalyst was Dr. Christine Checinska's seminal 2022 “Africa Fashion” exhibit in London’s ...

The former First Lady opens up about fashion, identity, and legacy in new book ‘The Look’ set to release on November 4.

Kwaku Bediako Oduro is a Ghanaian fashion designer and the creative director of the fashion brand Chocolate Clothing, also known as Chocolate Clothes Global. He is known for his Afrocentric designs ...

Celebrating the African American culture, freedom and community was up front and center at the Juneteenth African Marketplace at The Creamery on Birch Street on Saturday, June 22nd from noon to 6pm.

American singer Ciara dazzled at Lagos Fashion Week’s 15th edition, showcasing Nigerian fashion and celebrating African ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Hazel Johnson-Brown was born on October 10, 1927, and joined the Army Nurse Corps (ANC) in 1955. Throughout her life ...

NEW YORK-- The African-American Day Parade on Sunday celebrated nearly six decades of tradition. Dancing its way up from 111th to 137th streets, the parade considers Harlem, itself, as the mecca of ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Cassin Winchester Craig enlisted in ...