The Roots will be honored with a special Semiquincentennial Legacy Award to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026 and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The award ...

Registration for the Lincoln University and Temple events is through the U.S.–Ghana Chamber of Commerce at usghcc.org. Tickets for the World Affairs Council event are available at wacphila.org.

Photographer Moneta Sleet captures a rare candid moment of a playful Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., while with his family at home in Montgomery, Alabama in 1957. His wife and fellow activist, Coretta ...

The first thing most travelers notice when they land in a Muslim‑majority African country during Ramadan is not the heat or the food. It is the slow, quiet mornings and the cultural shift that take ...

Motherhood is one of life’s greatest gifts. For many Black women, it is a season filled with love, sacrifice, and resilience. In generations past, from childbirth through the weaning and growing years ...

Breadfruit curry is a beloved dish in Seychelles, showcasing the island’s tropical produce. This dish is significant as it reflects the local culinary traditions and the use of fresh, locally sourced ...

Catch the vibe at the 5th Annual Key of She Jazz Jam in Germantown. Enjoy an open “jazz jam” with workshops for students and adults. Bring instruments and take part in separate collective band ...

FunTimes was established in 1992 (34 years ago) in Monrovia, Liberia and began operations in Philadelphia, PA over ten years. The magazine is the trusted information source for the African Diaspora.

FunTimes was established in 1992 (34 years ago) in Monrovia, Liberia and began operations in Philadelphia, PA over ten years. The magazine is the trusted information source for the African Diaspora.

In September 2023, Dinma bade farewell to family and friends, leaving the life she was used to, even though she lived what many would describe as a “good enough” life in Nigeria. She had a job, and ...

Amadumbe, also known as taro, is a staple root vegetable in Eswatini, often enjoyed for its starchy texture and nutty flavor. It holds cultural significance as a traditional food source, commonly ...

On March 10, communities from upstate New York to college campuses nationwide will gather to mark Harriet Tubman Day. Philadelphia is navigating local debates over a massive new monument and how ...