For descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, the desire to know exactly where we come from is a profound ache. We grow up knowing our history was brutally interrupted. We hit the infamous 1870 ...

Higher education is under fire from every side: families questioning the return on investment, political pressure reshaping what campuses can say, and a cultural climate that treats disagreement as ...

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.

Join the Appalachian Mountain Club for a walk through many Philly neighborhoods in celebration of Black History Month, highlighting African American cultural and historical sights in the city. Take in ...

Chapati is a beloved flatbread in Tanzania, often enjoyed with a variety of stews and curries. Its soft, flaky texture and rich flavor make it a staple in many households, symbolizing hospitality and ...

Piri Piri Chicken is a spicy grilled chicken dish that originates from Mozambique, showcasing the influence of Portuguese cuisine and local African flavors. The dish is known for its fiery marinade ...

I attended Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2026 Budget Address at the Pennsylvania General Assembly which afforded me a firsthand look at the legislative priorities shaping our Commonwealth. A heartfelt thank ...

When Carter G. Woodson organized Negro History Week in 1926, he intended a focused antidote to historical erasure. One hundred years later and under ASALH’s 2026 theme “A Century of Black History ...

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.

Get up to speed on some of the best children’s books and nearly 40 top authors at the 34th Annual The African American Children’s Book Fair, one of the United States’ oldest and largest single-day ...

Not long ago, many small businesses across Africa depended almost entirely on physical presence. A shopfront on a busy street, word-of-mouth referrals, handwritten ledgers, and daily cash sales. In ...

Image: Collage of award recipients and performers. All image rights belong to original owners. If last night’s Grammy ceremony felt a little heavier than usual, it was likely due to the sheer weight ...