Street scrolls: The beats, rhymes, and spirituality of Latin hip-hop – taking a clue from Afro hip-hop?
Hip-hop turns 50 this summer, and throughout its history, Latinos’ experiences have been important threads in this music’s cries for justice.
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Celebrating Diversity: Top Movies by African American Filmmakers in the Criterion Collection
These filmmakers have crafted exceptional movies and left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.
The life and legacy of Bill Withers
Withers’s inspirational words and soulful voice grabbed millions of hearts, influencing the music business.
June rocks the block!
These eventful activities highlight the best of street food, history, charity, music, dance, African culture, and trailblazing accomplishments.
From its birth 50 years ago, hip-hop has spread throughout Europe and challenged outdated ideals of Black identity
Modern-day European rappers are challenging outdated European views of citizenship and reshaping public debate on racial and ethnic identity.
Dambe, the African combat sport tied to historical warfare, known for its brutality
Dambe, also known as Kokawa, is an African combat sport that originated in northern Nigeria and was used to prepare men for war in the olden days.
HOMOWO FESTIVAL: CELEBRATING HARVEST AND MIGRATION
The Homowo festival is a vibrant and significant cultural celebration observed by the Ga people of Accra, the capital city of Ghana.
Up-and-coming African American photographers
These extraordinary artists are transforming the visual environment by presenting fresh viewpoints, celebrating diversity, defying stereotypes, and capturing the essence of the African American experience.
CWF participates in Code for America Conference Workshop
The workshop title was: Innovative Expansion of VITA: Advancing Equity through High School Youth Empowerment and Community Engagement.
From sit-ins in the 1960s to uprisings in the new millennium, Harry Belafonte served as a champion of youth and Black nationalist activism
Of all the contributions for which Harry Belafonte will be remembered, perhaps none is more enduring than the celebrated entertainer’s lifelong support for youth activism.