Celebrate

Celebrate Africa and the African diaspora by experiencing and honoring the food, art, culture, music and people.

"It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept and celebrate those differences."
-Audre Lorde

Black History Created by Us for Us

Woodson was one of 9 children to his father James Woodson and mother, Anne Eliza. James was a Civil War veteran who learned carpentry from his father and earned...

10 Places You Can Go to Celebrate Black History Month, Now and After Covid

Museums, monuments, historic homes, and parks throughout the United States hold the rich cultural background and achievements of African Americans over the centuries. Our legacy is often overlooked, but this is a space...

Holiday with a Side of History: The History of the Holidays Foods We Know & Love

In African-American culture, a Thanksgiving meal wouldn't be complete without signature soul food staples like macaroni and cheese, candied yams and sweet potato pie which also have a deep history....

Archwood Exchange Buy Black Marketplace

Join us 12-4pm on Saturday, January 7 for the first Buy Black Marketplace of the year. Check out new African fashion, jewelry and accessories. Get everything you need to make...

Archwood Exchange Buy Black Marketplace

Join us 12-4pm on Saturday, January 21 for the Buy Black Marketplace on 2nd & Roosevelt. Check out new African fashion, jewelry and accessories. Get everything you need to make...

Eat,Drink and Vibe at VIP Dinner!

Join us for our VIP 3-course dinnerprepared by Chef Digby Stridiron at LATHA restaurant and bar. Enjoy a menu of food and drinks that celebrates the flavors of Africa and the...

Feel the Beat

Music is the heartbeat of culture for Africa and the African diaspora. From R&B to Afrobeats, the soul of Africa can be found in our favorite songs! Follow us on Spotify and feel the beat with some of our favorite songs from across Africa and the African diaspora.