The City: Lusaka

Alexandra Fuller on the ‘restless hum’ of a booming African city.

Black History Month: Oldways Says Claim Your Health by Claiming Your History

BOSTON, January 19, 2012—Health experts and scientists believe that heritage is a strong motivator for change. Black History Month, this February, is the perfect time to explore the healthful culinary traditions of the African Diaspora— from Africa, the Caribbean, South America and the American South— and claim your health by claiming your history.

McCarter's world premiere 'Convert' deals with religion, war in Zimbabwe

Pascale Armand portrays a young African woman on the run from her uncle in “The Convert.’’ / Photo: T. Charles Erickson ~ Loading ... “Our Lady, full of ghosts,” the African housekeeper prays at the beginning of “The Convert,” currently enjoying its world premiere at the Berlind Theatre, at the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton . It’s a funny line and receives a well-earned laugh, but it also ...

Pam Grier blames marginalized audiences for lack of African American film roles

TORONTO - Film star Pam Grier says there's still a lack of opportunities for African-American actors in Hollywood and it's partly due to marginalized audiences.

Violet vendor returning to garden show

The Amelia Island Garden Show is pleased to announce Laura Perdomo of Silver Springs African Violets will return as a vendor to the Amelia Island Garden Show.