Inside the Rich Culture and Traditions of Namibia’s Herero People
“We must remain committed that as a nation, we shall soldier on until the ultimate conclusion is reached,” Nandi-Ndaitwah told the crowd. That single sentence captures the Herero story better than any history book chapter could: a people who have survived attempted extermination and are still, generation after generation, refusing to let the world forget.
The Shot That Could End HIV Exists. Black America Is Still Waiting.
Twice a year. One shot in the stomach. That is what it now takes to bring a person’s risk of catching HIV down to almost nothing.
“My first five jobs in the UK taught me more than I expected”
Before moving abroad, it is easy to imagine the life waiting for you on the other side. You picture the better salary, the independence, the new experiences and, perhaps most importantly, the relief of finally saying, “I have japa-ed.”
Niyi Akin, the Black Actor Stealing Spider-Man’s Spotlight
There is a photo circulating online of a little boy holding a plastic Spider-Man figure, grinning as if he already knew something the rest of us didn’t. Guess what? That boy grew up to be Niyi Akin, and some weeks ago, he stood on the set of an actual Spider-Man film, across from Tom Holland, doing the thing he told his family he would do one day.
From Buying Black to Building Black Ownership in Philadelphia
When Black consumers intentionally support Black-owned businesses, they help keep money circulating within the community, create demand for local entrepreneurs and strengthen businesses that have historically faced barriers to growth. But there is a bigger question Philadelphia must now confront. What happens after the purchase?
Free For Fall
What to do with your free time in fall is always a challenge. That’s mostly because September is stuffed with so many fun entertainment options. Here are few offerings — some of them are low-cost, while others are free.
What the Latest 2026 Medical Trials Mean for Black Patients During Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Taking charge of your health, and your family’s health, has always been an act of community care. This year, that act comes with more real options on the table than we’ve ever had.
What Uber’s Exit Means for Black Gig Workers in Nigeria and Uganda
Without advance warning on Wednesday, September 2nd UBER abruptly ceased operations which literally shocked both drivers and consumers alike. Some drivers and customers were actually caught mid-trip in this spiraling news. The sudden ending of this transportation chapter has impacted these countries on many levels.
“Immigration is very weird; I’ve watched people get deported”
In this conversation with FunTimes, Joseph pushes you to confront a deeper question: Can you ever feel truly free or at home in a country that isn’t yours, and what emotional cost are immigrants willing to pay for stability and opportunity?
Thank-you note to the Bridge to Freedom team
FunTimes Magazine launched the Oral History Diaspora Advisory Council on October 1, 2025, at the Nigeria Flag Raising Ceremony in Philadelphia. We chose that day and that setting with intent.