“I didn’t pay anyone. I did everything myself. I paid just N12,000 to pick up my passport”
Chinyere Luke’s relocation journey started with a scroll on Facebook, and then a short post – “Nigerian teachers are moving to Japan to teach,” which piqued her curiosity. In 2024, she packed her bags and bade farewell to the place she had called home all her life.
The AI Money Rush Is Real, But So Is the Confusion
Recently, our online spaces have been filled with bold claims about making money with AI. The common phrases include “Make money with AI,” “Earn dollars using AI apps”, or “Start an AI side hustle in 2026 with zero skills.”
Black-Owned Hotels for FIFA World Cup Travelers
FunTimes presents Black-owned hotels and lodges where fans can stay during the global football fiesta.
Hello, May!
May is National Foster Care Month, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, National Teachers’ Appreciation Week, and many more observances. Some of our events this week capture the essence of those spring celebrations. Go out and enjoy the endless possibilities!
Is Racism Still a Daily Reality for Blacks in Philadelphia?
In May 2026, a specific question echoes across these streets and reverberates throughout the diaspora of Black communities across the United States and the African continent. Is racism still a daily, lived reality in a modern American metropolis?
6 Influential Black Actors From Philly
The City of Brotherly Love has been quietly producing some of the most influential Black entertainers in modern history. From North Philly to West, from Overbrook to Germantown, these actors didn’t just leave home; they carried Philly with them into Hollywood. Today, their success continues to inspire a new generation of Black creatives across the diaspora.
“I Left Because Staying Meant Shrinking, and I Was Not Willing to Shrink”
Henrrietta Chima, a Public Health Professional and the Founder & Global Institutional Strategist for Women Advance, poured everything into a business in Nigeria, her savings, her time, her assets, and watched the system swallow it whole. That was the moment she discovered that the problem wasn’t her hustle; it was the ground she was building on. In 2025, she found new ground, very far away in Canada.
Addressing Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities in 2026
Today, mental health challenges are an increasingly urgent issue within Black communities, yet many individuals continue to suffer in isolation. The silence persists not because the pain is absent, but because it has been normalized.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Unveils Volunteer Uniforms
Here’s the release that reveals the FIFA World Cup 2026 volunteer uniforms, including media assets. More than 3,000 volunteers will support the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Philadelphia.
Op-Ed | Africa’s Work Culture: Who Is Working for African Workers?
While Africa is often praised for its resilience, its energy, and relentless hustle, the truth is harder to romanticize. For millions across the continent, work is not a pathway to stability. It is a daily negotiation with survival.