Singer Ciara gains Benin citizenship under Afro-descendant law, honoring slave trade history and Black diaspora heritage.

Approximately 1.5 million Africans were captured, enslaved, and deported to the New World by Benin's tribal leaders.

By legally recognizing these children of Africa, Benin is healing a historical wound. It is an act of justice, but also one ...

In a night filled with cultural celebration, community pride, and a renewed sense of purpose, Ugandans living in the Tristate region of the United States officially launched the Uganda Tristate ...

A recent law passed by the West African country of Benin grants citizenship to anyone who can show they are descended from ...

Peace researcher Lekan Olayiwola, in this opinion, unpacks the meaning behind Ghana’s “Nigeria Must Go” protest and the civic ...

Jacob’s Pillow, founded by Ted Shawn in 1931, presents another month of world-class dance under the direction of Pam Tatge and her team, featuring 21 companies. Jacob’s Pillow accomplishes in one ...