"In this collection of hundreds of tales, Harold Scheub captures the sweep and diversity of African mythology. Scheub offers a collection of 400 stories, arranged alphabetically, that touch on ...

At the National Museum of African Art, Ayana V. Jackson’s ‘From the Deep’ explores the fable of Drexciya, the aquatic homeland of descendants of enslaved women “Consider the Sky and the Sea,” by Ayana ...

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.

Acclaimed visual artist Harmonia Rosales has long been celebrated for reimagining African mythology through paint, canvas, and sculpture. Now, she’s bringing that same visionary approach with her ...