• Kiratiana Freelon

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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OkayAfrica's Mini-Guide to Salvador

What to see, do and eat in Brazil's blackest city.

A Black Woman in Power
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!