The Lantern

Coalition of East African student organizations to host third annual Peace in the East celebration

Various East African student associations will host their third annual collaborative event showcasing East African cultures through music, food, games and dance. Peace in the East will take place at 6 ...

East St. Louis became an epicenter for African drumming. A master keeps tradition alive.

The walls of The Sunshine Cultural Arts Center in East St. Louis, seen on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, are lined with photos of ...
The Reporter

Rhythm, Identity and Culture Take Center Stage at African Dance Workshop

During the African Student Association ‘s workshop Tuesday, music reverberated throughout Pennington Hall as students learned the dynamic steps of African dance. From the lively Afrobeats to ...

How Charlotte African, Latin and Indian dance groups foster culture + community

Charlotte-area organizations like El Alma de la Luna, Dances of India and Charlotte African Drum and Dance Collective elevate ...
The Herald-Times

Indiana University's African American Dance Company director wins culture bearer award

We hear of the value of asking our elders about our culture before it's too late, before they die along with their troves of historically personal facts. A dozen reviewers chose nine finalists from ...