Culture

A growing number of Africans are choosing the Bronx as their migration destination.

In February, Lehman College hosted a production of the famous ballet Swan Lake performed by the State Ballet Theater of Russia. It seemed to

Fair-skinned enough to pass for a white man, South African freedom fighter Eddie Daniels would rather be classified as black.

This winter season, Bronxites are inspired by the classic European style, bringing over signature winter pieces to transform an outfit from ghetto fabulous to

Nigerians are writing and directing movies that show Africa in a more sophisticated and nuanced light. Nollywood is spreading in the Bronx and not

They say you can't take it with you, but a tour of Woodlawn's palatial tombs and faux temples reveals that many of its residents

African heritage is prevalent everywhere in this northeast Brazilian state.

You could hear it everywhere – on the radio and throughout the club circuit; the music was inescapable. If you were in or around

Picture yourself walking through a neighborhood with narrow cobblestone streets, where the houses are painted in bright colors, and the architecture takes you

[caption id="attachment_1243" align="alignnone" width="617"] (Trini Map)[/caption] By Earl Mcfield Bronx Journal Staff Writer When Arturo Alfonso Schomburg was growing up in his native Puerto Rico, a teacher

Contrary to popular belief, Germany is actually a very liberal, hedonistic and hospitable place.

Este no es el mes de fiesta hispana. Es el mes de la herencia hispana. Deberíamos ponerle un acento a la palabra herencia.

On the northern coast of South America, facing the Atlantic Ocean, Georgetown is culturally more akin with the Caribbean islands. The city lies five

African-American artists use history to infuse feeling into their work at the Westchester Arts Councils Gallery.

Historically, Accra was founded in the 1500’s by the Ga people who had immigrated from Ille-ife, a town located in modern-day Nigeria. The word