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.

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.

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

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

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 ...

So what is the African Diaspora? The African Diaspora includes cultures descended from Africa all over the world. These recipes from the African Diaspora include traditional African American ...

But Owooson said Black Americans and other diaspora citizens are likely to continue receiving citizenship by presidential concession. Citizenship also can pass to the next generation.

Black lawmakers strengthen ties with African and Caribbean nations through 'Africa Diaspora Day on the Hill' during Diaspora Heritage Month.