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W. E. B. Du Bois was a public intellectual, sociologist, and activist on behalf of the African American community. He profoundly shaped black political culture in the United States through his founding role in the NAACP, as well as internationally through the Pan-African movement. DuBois's sociological and historical research on African-American communities and culture broke ground in many areas, including the history of the post-Civil War Reconstruction...

An iconic form of dance, South Africa's pantsula has evolved from a political statement to one of the most exciting forms of contemporary dance in Africa.

Nearly 600,000 refugees have entered Uganda since July, fleeing violence and war in neighboring South Sudan, and the flow continues unabated. The overwhelming numbers are straining relief efforts and inciting tensions between newcomers and Ugandans from nearby communities. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports.

When this year's World Economic Forum on Africa happens in Durban, South Africa, the main theme will be "Achieving Inclusive Growth". This means growth that creates opportunity for all segments of the population. With this as a backdrop, we will highlight South African projects in various sectors that can serve as an example of a way forward for the rest of the continent. We will also speak to representatives from other countries attending WEF to...

Emmy Award-winning journalist Peter Greenberg travels with the President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan through her country. For an entire week, she's the ultimate guide, showcasing the history, culture, environment, food, music -- and tells the stories of Tanzania's hidden gems. Destinations include Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and a safari adventure through the Serengeti!

Filled with lessons for the West, this film explores a culture that believes true justice lies in redemption and healing for individuals, and that forgiveness is the surest path to restoring dignity and building strong communities. Victims and perpetrators of Sierra Leone's brutal civil war come together for the first time in tradition-based truth-telling and forgiveness ceremonies. By reviving their ancient practice of fambul tok (family talk), Sierra...

Ghana's Highlife is a musical identity that became the back beat for an African soundscape, a style of song that borrowed from abroad but took on its own traditions.

Meet the remarkable people in Sierra Leone who banded together to overcome local challenges and change one woman's perception of Africa - and life - forever.

As Africa grapples with a growing need for children's healthcare workers, the African Paediatric Fellowship Program has found life-changing solutions.

While the Gabra tribe in Kenya resides in semi-permanent settlements, some customary celebrations are kept alive. We take a rare look inside a traditional nomadic wedding.