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 ...

The Ypsilanti District Library is currently displaying "Wrapped in Pride: Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity." The traveling exhibit has been made possible through "NEH on the Road" - a ...

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 ...

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 ...

A USA Today fact check ruled that the kente cloth sashes Democratic lawmakers wore to honor George Floyd “were historically worn by [the] empire involved in West African slave trade.” A group of ...

The best metaphors come as naturally as sunrise; they aren’t forced or contrived. When you discover that kente cloth — real kente cloth, woven by hand, not the machine-made version — is the same both ...

There’s something different about Kipling Elementary School this February. “It’s kente cloth as far as the eye can see,” says artist Diane Sutliff. “It’s amazing.” Sutliff helped five classrooms at ...

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 ...

The recent inscription of Kente fabric, among other African items and practices into Unesco’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity is a milestone in the global ...

Kente patterns embody Adinkra symbols, conveying deep philosophical meanings—such as the Fatia Fata Nkrumah (Fathia deserves Nkrumah) or Adwinasa (All motifs are used)—making the fabric a vital ...

In the days leading up to Trump's State of the Union Address, several black lawmakers announced plans to boycott the event in opposition of Trump’s racist and divisive rhetoric and policies.

Whether or not the Georgetown football team improves on last year’s 3-8 record under second-year coach Rob Sgarlata, the Hoyas will look sharper in 2015 after unveiling new uniforms and helmets ...