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AFRICA WITHIN AMERICA
Africa Within America is a platform that curates opportunities to embrace and enjoy the diverse range of modern and traditional forms of African culture in the United States.
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Blog
3 Amazing Family Friendly Road Trips from DC – Rich in African Flavor
What luck! OK, so you find yourself in the Washington D.C. area, looking for how to add an additional cultural dimension to your stay. After spending some time exploring the Capital City and the surrounding areas (Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties, MD) - plan to...
African Influences on US Culture: What Are 3 Key Areas?
African cultural influences are making their way into mainstream American culture. From fashion to dining, we're seeing a lot of these trends in the States. African-inspired clothing is becoming more popular, and we're even seeing African-inspired cuisine popping up...
24 Hours Rich in African Flavor: Prince George’s & Montgomery Counties
The tristate region of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia is locally known as the DMV. Within the DMV, Maryland hosts the fourth largest concentration of African immigrant populations in the U.S. Most African immigrants live in Prince George’s (PG) and...
African Proverbs: Old Fashioned or Still Relevant Today?
"One falsehood spoils a thousand truths." This African proverb from the Ashanti tribe of Ghana highlights how dignity built over the years can be sullied by one unwise act. This proverb can serve as a light to a child, guiding their path throughout life and directing...
24 Hours Rich in African Flavor: How to Spend A Sunday in Washington, DC
The Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia (northern) region has among the highest concentrations of Africans in the United States. The reasons for this are varied but include historical precedence, access to higher education, proximity to a capital city and...
4 Reasons to Celebrate African Heritage Month Next September
Africans living in the United States have increased opportunities to celebrate their heritage. This is especially true in the the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia region (also known as the DMV). Every year, during the month of September, DMV residents...