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Top 11 African Beauty Bloggers You Need to Follow on YouTube
African YouTubers are among the biggest beauty influencers in the world. Here are our favorite beauty channels, which you should follow.
The Murder of an Important Afro-Brazilian Cultural Figure Has Brazilians Reeling in Run-Up to Vote
Mestre Moa de Katendê—a capoeira master and advocate for Afro-Brazilians—was killed after saying he would not support hard-right candidate for president, Jair Bolsonaro.
9 Afro-Brazilian Musicians You Need to Check Out
Black musicians & rappers like Preta Rara, Xênia Franca and Bia Ferreira are directly addressing oppression and racism in Brazil.
The Seeds of Marielle: These Courageous Afro-Brazilian Women Are Running for State Office Despite the Odds
Here are 11 of the inspirational black women running for political office in Brazil's upcoming national elections.
9 African Restaurants You Need To Try In Atlanta
The Atlanta metropolitan areas has a massive number of African restaurants. Here are 9 to check out.
A Priceless Collection of African and Afro-Brazilian Artifacts Was Lost in Sunday’s Fire at Brazil’s National Museum
Among the destroyed pieces were hundreds of irreplaceable items that told the story of Brazil's rich African heritage.
8 African Restaurants You Need to Visit in São Paulo
Here are some of the best restaurants in Brazil's most "African city."
In Photos: The Ooni of Ife Visits Brazil
He came with an entourage of more than 80 people and wherever he went, Black Brazilians followed his every move.
Why Brazilians are Embracing Afrofuturism
The afrocentric philosophy of imagining a black future is finding a rich following among young Afro-Brazilians
Quilombos are the Living African Communities at the Heart of Brazilian Black Identity
Communities founded by slaves in Brazil keep the spirit of their ancestors alive.
OkayAfrica's Mini-Guide to Salvador
What to see, do and eat in Brazil's blackest city.
A Black Woman in Power
Discussing the legacy of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco with a woman who knew her well
This Brazilian Samba School's Carnival Performance Was an Homage to African Women
While Salgueiro didn't win this year's competition, they won the hearts of the people.
Africa in Brazil: How Ilê Aiyê Brought Blackness to Salvador's Carnival
Salvador's carnival, once a white-only event, was reclaimed by black Brazilians looking to celebrate their African heritage.
One Woman is Making it Easier to Experience Black Life in Paris
Little Africa's Jacqueline NGO MPII tells us about her favorite spots in the heart of African Paris, La Goutte d'Or
This Photo Story Walks Us Through Brazil's Beautiful Yemanjá Festival
Millions of Brazilians and practitioners of Umbandá and Candomblé honor the Yoruba goddess of saltwater in the days before the new year in Rio.
These Young Liberians Are Building an Arthouse Movie Theater
The students behind "Image of Liberia" Film Festival are building a new movie house in Monrovia.
Diaspora Eats: 9 of Chicago's Best African Restaurants
Here are some African spots to check out the next time you're in the Windy City!
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