In celebration of Black History Month, Here and Now shines a spotlight on local museums that are documenting African American history, culture and the arts. First up, an update on the construction of ...

Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...

Whether you’re a history buff or a theater geek, Black History Month is fun this year in Columbus. There are celebrations ...

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...

There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the ...

Shannon Sanders, an African-American South Nashville native and award-winning BMI executive director of creative, reflects on decades of excellence.

Activities range from art exhibitions and educational lectures to community gatherings honoring African American culture and ...

Jeezy’s “My President” became a powerful anthem during one of the most transformative periods in American history. As Barack Obama’s presidential campaign gained momentum, Jeezy, the Atlanta-based ...

From the triumphs of Jesse Owens to the early days of hip-hop, there's a lot to learn and celebrate in February.

This journey begins in Africa, a continent made up of 54 countries mostly occupied by the indigenous people of dark-skinned ...

At its core, hip-hop is a voice for the voiceless seeking to address systemic inequities through storytelling.

The cultural phenomenon that's taken Africa by storm is bringing Afrobeats, art, and Black excellence to American shores.