Calculating the statistical dimensions of the slave trade, whether in terms of deaths or number of slaves taken from Africa since the 15th century is not easy. Figures for the Spanish and ...

In his new six-hour series, Africa's Great Civilizations, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a new look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. This is a ...

followed by an explanation on the origin of the term African American, and one man's search for his family history The Atlantic slave trade was shaped and driven by commercial forces of profit and ...

Caterpillar, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, ...

Organizers invite all Angelenos to celebrate with live performances from Funkalicious, an AfriKan marketplace, foodie area, ...

These songs aren't just topping the charts, but also starting a conversation about the history of African Americans' impact ...

See full article by Steven Lewis on how African American music is a vital part of America's musical heritage. Explore a selection of the Smithsonian's wide range of collections preserving the material ...