Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

When he returns to Spokane to see family, Nicholas Sironka often cooks and eats ugali, a white cornmeal dish like polenta, but thicker, and sukuma wiki, braised collard greens. Both are staples of ...

In the Kenyan capital, Mexican culture is everywhere, from television to music to restaurants. A primer on the latest global mash-up. By Jillian Keenan On New Year’s Eve, as people around the world ...

Thandiwe Muriu is sick of blending in. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, the 30-year-old artist feels like she’s often flattened “into the background of my culture,” as she told the BBC. “And my ...

Octa Melodies entertain guests during Mashujaa Day celebrations at Wang'uru International Stadium in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, October 20, 2021. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Mount Kenya region boasts of a ...

EVERETT — Born in a Kenyan refugee camp, Amina Hussein has found her voice at Everett High School. As a sophomore class representative, ASB vice president-electee and a recent selection for student ...

African Beauty has come to western shelves and helped me connect to my culture. Here are the brands making an impact. Like many Black Americans of African descent, I grew up removed from my heritage.

Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former prime minister, veteran opposition firebrand, and one of the best-known African politicians of ...