African Diaspora

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Ghana hosted three music festivals, Afrochella, Afro Nation, and Black Star Line fest, from late December and early January.
/ January 12, 2023
As President Biden gears up for his first trip to Africa, experts analyze the $55 billion initiatives already pledged to…
/ January 12, 2023
Afrochella, Afro Future, Ghana, theGrio.com
Ghanaian culture seemed to be an intentional focal point as Ghanaian artists with storied careers took to the festival stage.
/ January 10, 2023
The African National Congress, the oldest liberation movement against colonialism in Africa, led South Africa’s transition to democracy.
/ January 8, 2023
African fashion designers, African fashion labels, theGrio.com
Guess what? African fashion is more than just dashikis and kente cloth. Here are some designers to support straight from…
/ January 7, 2023
Members of The Middle of the Road Band Smiso, Franqo and Pro, play Christmas carols in Johannesburg
South Africa is one of the brightest spots in Africa but is in danger of falling into failed-state status because…
/ January 5, 2023
Akon thegrio.com
When Akon explained the difference between African artists and Black Americans, he exposed a deep-seated rift created by people like…
/ January 4, 2023
An ancient wooden sarcophagus that was featured at the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences was returned to Egypt.
/ January 3, 2023
Ghana and South Africa are common destinations for African-Americans returning to the Motherland. Here are a few more nations to…
/ January 1, 2023
The lineup for Day 1 of Afrochella included Kwesi Arthur, Fireboy DML, Ayra Starr, Medikal, DJ Juls, King Promise, Stonebwoy…
/ January 1, 2023
black-eyed peas, greens, cornbread, new year's eve, theGrio.com
Ever wondered why black-eyed peas and greens are a must-have in Black households celebrating the new year? TheGrio breaks it…
/ December 30, 2022
On April 14, 2014, Boko Haram stormed the Government Girls Secondary School in the Chibok community and forcefully abducted girls.
/ December 30, 2022