Enter the Grootslang, which means “big snake” in Afrikaans. According to legend, these creatures were created by unspecified ...

“I believe that true empowerment comes from seeing ourselves in our divinity, brilliance, and beauty, but also forcing others—especially the Western canon—to see us as that as well,” Rosales said.

Author Natasha Bowen created the mystical world she wanted to read about. Now she’s expanded that world in a stunning sequel that further amplifies her love and curiosity for Black mermaids and ...

Africa and its people -- In the beginning -- Kings and kingdoms -- The World of the spirits -- Magic animals -- Monsters and prodigies -- Tales of the heroes -- Fables from Africa -- The Saints of ...

Gwen Laster was contemplating Joseph Campbell’s book The Hero's Journey one day, and found herself wondering if there was a ‘Hero's Journey’ for African Americans. It turned out that there was, and ...

Seven years before its Jan. 23 world premiere in Park City — the first-time that a homegrown Nigerian feature has scored a coveted slot in the World Cinema Dramatic competition at Sundance — C.J.

Renowned artist Harmonia Rosales is embarking on her highly anticipated debut book tour for Chronicles of Ori: An African Epic, a richly layered literary extension of her visual work reimagining ...