Folktales like the ... America to explain the origin of African slaves, gave to these different people a common origin on the distant continent." This account comes from Robert J. Allison, in "The ...

A young woman searching for her mother is drawn to an ancient magical tradition in South of Midnight, a video game with ...

Using motifs from African mythology and folklore, he took inspiration from his childhood home in South Jersey, where his mother had a collection of art and tchotchkes — like a velvety painting ...

"Iyanu," a new TV show inspired by Nigerian folklore and myths, was animated by Lions Forge Entertainment, which was founded by St. Louisan David Stewart II. It shows on the Cartoon Network, and ...

In an ambitious effort to revive the rich tapestry of African folklore and breathe new life ... drawing inspiration from the creation myths of the Ijaw and Kemetic peoples. The book presents ...