Founded in 1926 as a one-week observance by historian Carter G. Woodson, the annual celebration of Black history has greatly morphed over the decades, becoming a monthlong occasion in 1976.

The Montreal-based African circus company Cirque Kalabanté performed at IU Auditorium on Feb. 2 as part of its U.S. tour. The show displayed African acrobatics, dance and music that had the audience ...

If you're feeling anxious and having trouble sleeping, you may be taking in too much caffeine, or you may be a slow ...

Jollof rice, cornbread, and everything in between.

Capturing an exciting moment in slow motion, highlighting every detail, movement, and effect that’s often missed in real time.

You’re in your grandma’s or great aunt’s backyard and Frankie Beverly’s Before I Let You Go begins to play. All of the grown ...

In 2026, Black History Week will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The observance was expanded into a monthlong celebration in 1970, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of Black ...

Economists in Sub-Saharan Africa are anticipating slow growth as geopolitical uncertainty and trade and investment tensions persist. The Chief Economists’ Outlook published by the World Economic Forum ...

Five quartz arrowheads found in a South African cave were laced with a slow-acting tumbleweed poison that would have tired prey during long hunts. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Imani Poole’s connection to African culture and dance started before she could even remember. “My father was probably celebrating it before I was even born,” Poole said. Her ...

South Africa’s new lower inflation target is giving the rand fresh momentum, with policymakers and analysts agreeing it could curb a long-term track record of weakness. Africa’s largest economy last ...

Birds with colorful vocabularies know exactly how to bring on the laughs, whether they mean to or not. Those with a large repertoire may even pick up a few words you'd rather they not say! Regardless, ...