‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ is a searing African fable
The guinea fowl is a ubiquitous, henlike bird native to Africa, where it’s known for traveling in flocks and raising a noisy ...
Ancient DNA reveals Maghreb communities preserved their culture and genes, even in a time of human migration
These findings challenge the long-held narrative about migration into and out of North Africa before and during the Neolithic.
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The Braid Debate: The Rising Costs of Hair Braiding
Additionally, rising prices impact accessibility to protective styles. Braids, traditionally a go-to option for low-maintenance hair care, are becoming less affordable, forcing many to either learn ...
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Exhibit on African American and Wampanoag past
Photographer and writer Austin Bryant delves into the intertwined and elusive nature of history and memory in “Where They ...
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Siddis of India—a Unique Community Moves Into the Mainstream With Tourist Venture
The Siddi community, descendants of slaves from Africa, is now becoming more involved with mainstream enterprises, including a forest homestay venture ...
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CCSU celebrates African diasporic strength and culture
The Center of Africana Studies at Central Connecticut State University held its 31st annual conference Thursday, celebrating ...
Royal Zulu divorce drama: South African traditions are having to change with the times
Zulu custom opposes divorce except in very particular circumstances. But King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has turned to the courts ...
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Scientists Trace Genetic Roots of the Largest African Nomadic Group to Prehistoric Period
By analyzing the DNA of Fulani people, researchers led by @HopkinsMedicine revealed a shared genetic component among all ...
How The Mardi Gras Indians Honor The African And Indigenous Cultures Of New Orleans
The Mardi Gras Indians continue to evolve with the times, yet they remain a lasting reflection of the foundation of deep ...
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California tribe enters first-of-its-kind agreement with the state to practice cultural burns
Leaf Hillman, a member of the Karuk Tribe, above a former reservoir on the Klamath River in Hornbrook. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) ...
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California tribe enters first-of-its-kind agreement with the state to practice cultural burns
Northern California's Karuk Tribe has for more than a century faced significant restrictions on cultural burning — the setting of intentional fires for both ceremonial and practical purposes ...