Support Local, Celebrate Big: Your Holiday Guide To FunTimes Business Directory
Are you an entrepreneur, creator, or service provider looking to make your business visible or a local in the Greater Philly area looking for places to shop or Black businesses to support this Christmas? The FunTimes Business Directory has got you covered.
Steppin’ Into December
Ready or not, go out and celebrate the gift of December. And make sure that you wear your scarf. Here’s a warm offering of Instagrammable activities to kick off the joy of the coming holidays…
Africa Bitcoin Conference 2025 In Mauritius
From Port Louis to online streams around the world, the Africa Bitcoin Conference 2025 (December 3–5) is the continent’s most important gathering for Bitcoin builders, activists, and entrepreneurs.
Maureen Murugi Smith: A Quiet Force Reimagining The Immigrant Experience Of Acceptance In Philadelphia
When Maureen Murugi Smith left Kenya for Philadelphia in July 2015 to join her husband, she arrived with the hopes familiar to many immigrants. She dreamed of starting over, finding work, and building a sense of community. What she did not expect was that the very organization that welcomed her into the city would one day become the place where she would help hundreds of others find their own voices just as she had done.
The Next Wave Of Black Creators Using AI To Tell African Stories
For Black creators, AI is a welcoming development as it is useful as a tool to drive the amplification of African stories.
What Africa Stands To Gain From South Africa Hosting The G20
History was made as the world’s most influential economic forum, the G20, was held on African soil for the first time.
The Real Talk About Grad School
Jumping straight into graduate school after finishing a bachelor’s degree sounds like the most logical next step. It felt like a smooth, professional decision. However, halfway through this first semester, I have realized it is a massive adjustment, but it is teaching me things about my resilience and capacity.
Why Issa Rae’s ‘Seen & Heard’ Is Essential Viewing
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television acts as a necessary deep dive into an industry that has made huge profits from Black talent while denying them control. It is an essential watch, not just for looking back, but as a crucial guide for understanding the challenging path to real representation.
A Trailblazing Leader for Such a Time – Bishop Patricia Davenport on Legacy, Justice, and the Power of Relationships
“I was a leader called for such a time as this,” she said. “But I had to ask: ‘Am I also the leader for the future?’”
The Illusion Of Required Joy
While I personally enjoy the festivities that come with this time of year, I know there is a crucial, often darker perspective to consider: the relentless cultural demand for endless cheer. This hides a very tough mental health challenge that stems less from the changing weather and much more from overwhelming social and familial expectations.