African Independence in November: Angola, Morocco and Mauritania
This month, we celebrate the journeys of Angola, Mauritania, and Morocco. Angola endured a 14-year armed liberation struggle against Portuguese colonial rule; Mauritania followed a gradual political transition from French administration to sovereign statehood, while Morocco combined nationalist resistance, royal leadership, popular mobilization, and diplomacy to end French and Spanish colonial control.
“The UK is not the bed of roses many people back home imagine”
In this conversation with FunTimes, Soso opens up about the realities of relocating to the UK, the things nobody tells you before you travel, and why moving abroad does not automatically mean an easy life.
6 Black Veterans Who Fought for America and Against Racism
This Veterans Day, we revisit the remarkable lives of six Black American military heroes whose sacrifices extended far beyond the battlefield and whose fight for equality helped change American history.
2026 Election Results: Keisha Lance Bottoms and Others Make History
Georgia elected the nation’s first Black woman governor. Across the country, voters also expanded Black leadership in state government, elected new voices to Congress and changed who will hold power in Washington and Harrisburg.
What Three Community Members Want to Keep in Human Hands
“AI makes you think, all while making it easy, super easy not to think.”
8 Black-Owned Brands to Add to Your Black Friday Shopping List
Whether you are looking for an African-inspired outfit, a new skincare routine, a candle to make your home smell amazing, or snacks to keep in the pantry, these 8 Black-owned brands deserve a place on your Black Friday shopping list.
How to Choose a Shower Cap for Braids, Locs, and Natural Hair
If you are searching for the best shower cap for natural hair, long braids, dreadlocks, or protective hairstyles, the right fit matters more than a fashionable design.
Philadelphia Marathon 2026 Cold Training for Black Runners
Running alongside people who understand both the physical demands of marathon preparation and the experience of being underrepresented in the sport can make a difference. The real advantage is not simply having someone to run beside, but knowing that when the alarm rings before sunrise and the Philadelphia streets are freezing, there are people expecting you to show up.
November’s Waiting
Wow! It seems like January was just yesterday. November signals the end of another year that flew by faster than you could say “2026.” But there is time to make it a November to remember with these stellar entertainment options.
What Black Students Need to Know About HBCU College Fair in Philadelphia
Choosing where to spend the next four years of your life is a big decision. There is tuition to think about, scholarships, courses, campus life, and, maybe most of all, whether you will feel at home there.