When the sun rises on Monday, May 25, 2026, it will be just another day for some people. But for millions of Africans in the motherland and the diaspora, it is more than a date on the calendar. This ...

Global conflicts have become a recurring feature of the modern world, affecting economies across continents. However, for Africa, the impact is often more severe and immediate. One of the clearest ...

Mural Mural on the Wall: A series of murals on the side of a commercial bank at Broad Street and Castle Avenue in South Philadelphia depicts neighborhood scenes like this colorful one, spotlighting ...

This vibrant festival combines three Philadelphia traditions—Mummers, Caribbean Carnival, and Carnaval de Puebla—through colorful performances, costumes, and crafts. Free and open to the public, the ...

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.

Tostones are twice-fried green plantains that are a beloved snack and side dish in Cuban cuisine. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, often served with a garlic dipping sauce, and ...

A new wave of African and diaspora tech leaders is rewriting the rules from Silicon Valley to Wall Street. Armed with degrees from elite institutions and ideas born from both necessity and ambition, ...

The Adenugas … JME, Skepta, Joseph Sr, Ify, Jason, and Julie. Photograph: Jake Green/The Guardian Born to Nigerian parents who migrated to the UK in the 1980s, the Adenugas were raised in Tottenham’s ...

The Venice International Film Festival is, without a doubt, one of the world’s most prestigious cinema celebrations. Every year, filmmakers and movie lovers from around the globe gather in Venice to ...

For many, death signals finality, the end to one’s sojourn in the world, and a period of grief for friends, families, and dear ones left behind to cling to the memory of what was, even as they take ...

Throughout humanity’s history the art of courtship and the mating ritual across cultures have always been uniquely different, more so in Africa where many cultures continue to apply a measure of ...

Each spring, hundreds of college football players enter the NFL Draft. While most come from powerhouse Division I programs, standout athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) ...