Entire life’s work, decades of fine art, fashion, materials and personal items, was locked away in a Dallas storage unit she could no longer afford.

As a historical interpreter, researcher, artist, and designer, Cheyney McKnight incorporates 18th and 19th-century African American design skills to create pieces with a modern twist.

From Little Africa to the jazz cafes where Josephine Baker performed, here’s where to immerse yourself in the art, food, and ...

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 author Silk Allen’s ...

By Dennis Richmond, Jr. On Sunday afternoon, Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla came alive with the sounds, sights, and spirit of celebration as Westchester County hosted the 39th Annual African-American ...

More than 100 beautiful, fascinating quilts of widely varied styles made primarily by African American women with Bay Area ties, and many of the stories behind them, comprise a compelling new ...

The festival returns to downtown Ann Arbor, on streets once filled with vibrant Black-owned businesses, on Saturday, June 7.

Fernandez-Stark, K., Bamber, P., & Couto, V. (2022). Analysis of the Textile and Clothing Industry Global Value Chains. Inter-American Development Bank.

Arts BAMPFA loses federal grant to conserve its prized African American quilt collection Amid the Trump administration’s war on “woke,” about $230,000 in federal grant money has been revoked that ...

Chicago Field Museum "Africa Fashion" exhibit teems with colors, textiles and history of over 20 countries ...

Firms report renewed interest from US buyers By Samuel Abate Textile and apparel manufacturers in Ethiopia report the start of a revival of demand from buyers in the US as the Trump administration’s ...