And this is just one example of how seemingly disparate parts of the world come together through the religions of the African diaspora.

“The future of the world will largely be determined by what happens on the continent of Africa,” he said, linking the diaspora’s efforts to the broader global influence of African communities.

The Black diaspora has shaped cities, built economies, sparked revolutions, and created entire cultural movements.

“It allows people to see our stories,” says Magdalena Albizu, whose documentary screens at the African Diaspora International Film Fest.

As digital connections bring the African diaspora together, these 12 creatives are at the center of a global shift.

9 African Streetwear Brands Redefining Global Culture Across the Diaspora: African streetwear brands continue to emerge as trailblazers worldwide.

The Best African Diaspora Restaurant, in Boston, as selected by Boston magazine. See all the Best of Boston winners for best African Diaspora Restaurant from throughout the years.

African and African Diaspora Studies will be offered as a major beginning this fall, a curriculum development that coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Black Studies Program at Boston College.

Eight bucket-list parties around the world, from Cape Town to Trinidad, for those who love the music of the African Diaspora.

Now some 270 of these images can be seen in two exhibitions sponsored by the Smithsonian's Center for African American History and Culture.

When Chioma Ude founded the Africa International Film Festival in 2010, her mission was clear: Create a hub for the African filmmaking community that would connect new and existing African talent ...