Discovering one’s roots and exploring cultural heritage can be a profound experience, particularly for African Americans seeking to trace their ancestry. With its rich history and cultural tapestry, ...

DALLAS — As Kwanzaa celebrations came to a close at the Pan-African Connection Bookstore and Resource Center, drums delivered the final beat. “It’s an exhilaration,” Leo Hassan said. “It’s healing.” ...

Two weeks after it was ordered to close temporarily on July 10, The People's Fridge has been authorized to reopen. The food pantry has catered to a broad cross-section of the community as a resource ...

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The Pan-African Connection Bookstore in Dallas has been holding daily Kwanzaa activities to bring the community together in celebration of the 7 principles of Kwanzaa: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia ...

CHICO — When Cecilia Richardson first opened her business, African Connection & Cultural Crossroads, in 1993, she noticed the stores around her sold more muted pastel clothing. “There were big and ...

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On the Saturday morning of the "Twist and Ties" father-daughter natural hair workshop, Hailey Robinson and nine volunteers set up tables on the right back end of the Pan-African Connection bookstore.

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris may have traveled halfway around the world to reach this corner of Africa, but she was welcomed as a “daughter of our own country” when she sat down ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Vice President Kamala ...