Shawn Theodore

Photographer Shawn Theodore shot one of the four covers that graced Smithsonian’s 2016 “Black in America” issue.

Stories from this author

Born in Cameroon, Ada Anagho Brown moved to the United States as a child and now plans trips to Central and West African countries based on her clients’ DNA.

A Journey to Discover an African Homeland

New generations of Black Americans are taking intimate tours that connect them with the lands and cultures their ancestors were forced to leave behind