The city of Mobile is getting closer to starting construction on a welcome center in the historic Africatown community.

Until recently only one Alabama location was on the list. That location was Tuskegee, Ala. Now, the Africatown and Campground historic districts in Mobile are also recognized and people who live ...

A new festival will celebrate the legacy and potential of the Africatown community this weekend, offering a four-day slate of free events. The inaugural Owambe Black History Month Festival is ...

According to a news release, the four-day festival is scheduled from Feb. 13 to Feb. 16, 2025. Event organizers said the Black History Month celebration will include different activities ranging ...