Mali, Africa’s biggest cotton producer, plans to invest in clean energy and tackle issues like child labor and soil health to ...

Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of KenyaAs Africa yearns for trans­formative leadership to ad­dress the challenges facing its socio-economic and po­litical fabric comprehensively, Hon. Raila ...

Ferragamo for artisan communities in Burkina Faso to promote women’s empowerment through the Ethical Fashion Initiative ...

Their vision was a place where Black youths could learn about African culture and people could gather and celebrate ...

Tailor Omar Niang, 51, who makes boubou robes fusing traditional styles and a modern twist, agreed that “Made in Senegal” ...

As an urban planner, Marina Martos Dabel was dreaming about adding an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, long before she and her husband, Dr. Pascal Dabel, purchased ...

Cultivated in over 100 countries, cotton is not only essential for global trade, but also for the livelihoods of millions, particularly in developing regions. However, the cotton-to-clothing value ...

Born and raised in Lagos, Lisa Folawiyo has spent her career celebrating the craftsmanship of her Nigerian heritage by ...

In 1958, Williams chaired the Committee to Combat Racial Injustice, which organized to defend two Black boys, ages 7 and 9, ...

By 1700, global trade was deeply entrenched in colonial expansion, financial innovation, and the increasing demand for luxury and staple goods.

Long supported by an enthusiastic group of crafters, collectors and volunteers, the institution is trying to reach out beyond ...

Mathias Azonnoudo, a 50-year-old farmer in Benin, was taking a break sitting on a large pile of freshly picked cotton, which the government hopes will feed the country's nascent textile revolution.