Juneteenth went from a little-known celebration of emancipation to a federal American holiday. Along the way, there has been both progress and pushback.

It’s June in El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río Porciúncula — the original, full name of Los Angeles, founded in 1781 by 44 settlers from Spanish Mexico, more than half of ...

Discover the world of D'IYANU, a Black-owned African-inspired clothing brand. Learn about its origins and the impact of African textiles on fashion.

The Pinkster Stroll is not your average New York fashion show.

In “Superfine,” the Africana-studies scholar Monica L. Miller explores the links between style, self-presentation, and ...

Tonya Blazio-Licorish details what led to the creation of the book she co-wrote with Tara Donaldson: 'Black in Fashion: 100 ...

As a historical interpreter, researcher, artist, and designer, Cheyney McKnight incorporates 18th and 19th-century African American design skills to create pieces with a modern twist.

They passed on identity, dignity and legacy. Today, African American hair braiding styles still carry coded meanings — from fashion statements to political declarations. Each style has roots ...

There is no measuring the impact Virgil Abloh had on the fashion industry. The Illinois-born designer made history when he became the first African American artistic director Louis Vuitton appointed.

African American communities often face reduced access ... dressing in protective clothing, and seeking shade during peak sunlight hours are key habits to adopt. Avoiding tanning beds and ...

FIT’s curator of Costume and Accessories who wrote the book Black Designers in American Fashion. “The growing visibility of African designers through traditional media, and especially social ...