30 Popular Black Names in South Africa
A name is a primary source of identity. Across Africa, people value being recognized by their names because they give careful thought to the names they choose.
African Creative Industry Is Booming, Are Black Creators Benefiting?
African culture shapes global conversations and sets trends across music, film, art, and digital spaces. Yet beneath this global recognition lies an important question: Are Africa’s creators receiving the recognition, ownership, and economic rewards they deserve?
April Grabs The Baton
John W. Mosley’s photo of a young marcher at the Elks Parade in Philadelphia, (circa.1944) appears in ‘Reflections in Black:…
Festivals and Events in Philadelphia in April 2026
Whether you’re a families-and-food-trucks kind of person, a track-and-field obsessive, or a jazz devotee, there is an event in April 2026 with your name on it.
Taking Action For Black Wellness On World Health Day 2026
Every aspect of life is impacted by health, from longevity to happiness, so we need to take care of our bodies as it’s the only place we have to live.
The Year of Philadelphia: Our Soil, Our Season, Our Sovereignty
As we move through March 2026, the world has officially arrived at our doorstep. The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times have validated what the African Diaspora has known for generations: Philadelphia is the premier global destination of 2026. But for FunTimes readers, this is a tourism boom and a reclamation of the very narrative of “Becoming America”.
“Home is where the heart is, but the heart can still be restless at home”
For many in the diaspora, home isn’t just a place on a map. It is a persistent ache; the longing for your people and your culture. Years of longing turn into plans for a “japada” (a return to the motherland), the soil that raised your parents.
The Unbroken Thread of Memory and Nationhood on Senegal Independence Day 2026
The story of Senegalese independence is one of the most intellectually rich and complex chapters in the history of African liberation. It was a movement fought in both the political arenas of Paris and Dakar, and in the realm of culture, poetry, and philosophy.
Honoring Victims of The 1994 Rwanda Genocide
Today, the memory of the genocide has become a painful yet necessary reminder of humanity’s failings and abdication of our collective responsibility to be our brother’s keeper. Through testimonies, memorial sites, and annual commemorations, the voices of those lost continue to echo through time.
Press release from FIFA:
The line-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been completed with six teams clinching the remaining places among the 48 that will make the upcoming tournament in North America the most inclusive ever.