Kente cloth and the vibrant prints based on its patterns are everywhere: in black churches as narrow columns of colorful fabric cascading over the shoulders of chorus members; on crowded urban streets ...

In his native Ghana, Dr. Kwaku Ofori-Ansa always knew that kente cloth had a special significance. “It was always around, but not something to be seen on a daily basis. It used to be for very, very ...

Hold a piece of kente cloth between your fingers, and the first thing you notice is likely the bright, saturated shades of yellow, red, blue, and green. You might observe several rows of patterns, ...

WE’RE STILL WORKING TO GET MORE UPDATES AS JUNETEENTH APPROACHES. A NEW EXHIBIT AT THE BLACK ARCHIVES OF MID-AMERICA IS EDUCATING VISITORS ON A TRADITION IT’S CALLED KENTE. EACH PATTERN IN THE CLOTH ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) Kente is a prestigious royal cloth of Ghana's Asante people, part of their historical and cultural heritage. But there's a debate about where it originated: the Bonwire ...

Kente cloth and the vibrant prints based on its patterns seem to be everywhere on ties, scarves, backpacks, book covers, pillows, bedspreads … even shower curtains. But most of what is around is not ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- A visit to the Children's Museum of Richmond is more than a fun space for children - it's also an opportunity for the whole family to play and learn together. Kendall Bruffy is a play ...

In the same way fate seems to have a sense of whimsy, the universe rewards weirdness. “Sherman’s Showcase,” a deliciously bizarre variety show homage mash-up of “Soul Train,” “Burt Sugarman’s Midnight ...

The Miami Police on Thursday unveiled a Black History Month-inspired vehicle wrap that features the pan-African colors, outlines of the African continent, raised fists and kente cloth. “Miami Police ...

Congressional Democrats wore a traditional African cloth to announce Monday sweeping legislation that aims to increase the accountability of police officers. The Democrats wore Kente cloth stoles ...