Discovering one’s roots and exploring cultural heritage can be a profound experience, particularly for African Americans seeking to trace their ancestry. With its rich history and cultural tapestry, ...

DALLAS — As Kwanzaa celebrations came to a close at the Pan-African Connection Bookstore and Resource Center, drums delivered the final beat. “It’s an exhilaration,” Leo Hassan said. “It’s healing.” ...

Two weeks after it was ordered to close temporarily on July 10, The People's Fridge has been authorized to reopen. The food pantry has catered to a broad cross-section of the community as a resource ...

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CHICO — When Cecilia Richardson first opened her business, African Connection & Cultural Crossroads, in 1993, she noticed the stores around her sold more muted pastel clothing. “There were big and ...

The Pan-African Connection Bookstore in Dallas has been holding daily Kwanzaa activities to bring the community together in celebration of the 7 principles of Kwanzaa: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia ...

To close out Juneteenth weekend, the Pan-African Connection Bookstore and Resource Center will host a second screening of the film At The Pan-African Connection at Angelika Film Center. The ...

Most children and a hefty portion of adults don’t know a great deal about the culture of people living in countries outside of the United States. It’s not necessarily from a lack of effort; and while ...

From museum exhibitions and daylong celebrations to library programs and contemporary dance, arts organizations across North Texas are marking Black History Month with events that center Black history ...