10 Iconic Black Figures You Didn’t Know were Born in February
February really is that ‘short but mighty’ month. Not only is it Black History Month, but the universe decided that so many of our legends would be born during the very month we set aside to honor Black excellence.
Advocacy in Action: The 2026 PA Budget and the Path to Diaspora Empowerment
I attended Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2026 Budget Address at the Pennsylvania General Assembly which afforded me a firsthand look at the legislative priorities shaping our Commonwealth.
A Changing West Africa and What the Future Holds for ECOWAS as a Regional Bloc
West Africa is not new to political crises; from sanctions, coups, and political impasses, the region has seen the best and worst of it. For the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the regional bloc has been at the forefront of addressing concerns faced by its member states and of finding solutions to ensure peaceful relations within the region.
Steppin’ Out in February
Since it is the briefest month, let’s get going; here are some low-cost or free activities exploring Black History Month and other interesting topics.
100 Years of Negro History Week: How Carter G. Woodson’s 1926 Vision Changed the World
When Carter G. Woodson organized Negro History Week in 1926, he intended a focused antidote to historical erasure. One hundred years later and under ASALH’s 2026 theme “A Century of Black History Commemorations”, communities across the United States and the African diaspora are asking: what has changed, and what still needs doing?
The Bridge of Freedom: Reclaiming the Untold Stories of Black Liberation
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, FunTimes Magazine, in collaboration with Lincoln University, is launching the Bridge of Freedom Oral History Initiative. Our mission is urgent: to document the untold stories of African and Caribbean co-leadership in the U.S. Civil Rights movement before they are lost to time.
A Night Of History, Records, And Pure Black Excellence At The 68th Annual Grammys
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena wasn’t just another night of handing out gold gramophones. It felt like a definitive shift in the hierarchy of music. While the industry spent years debating if hip-hop and R&B were getting their due in the “Big Four” categories, 2026 was the year the artists stopped asking for permission and took over the room.
Celebrating 100 Years: The Heart Of Black History Month
“We have a wonderful history behind us… If you are unable to demonstrate to the world that you have this record, the world will say to you, ‘You are not worthy to enjoy the blessings of democracy or anything else’.”
—Carter G. Woodson, Father of Black History Month.
“Nigeria wasn’t working, Ukraine wasn’t enough, so I japaed a second time”
Sammy, who left Nigeria in 2021 and currently resides in the UK, shares what it really means to chase a better life abroad. From navigating a language barrier in Ukraine to working night shifts in a warehouse in the UK, his journey is a raw, unfiltered story of resilience and reinvention.
Is Democracy Dying In Africa Or Being Redefined
For a continent of over 1.5 billion people with an estimated youth population of about 400 million with many between the ages of 15 to 35, the continuous pushback more so among the Gen Z generation, unwilling to accommodate the conditions in which their parents and older generations found acceptable and made excuses for, puts the continent in a precarious situation with an urgent need for governments across the continent to live up to the aspirations, expectations and benefits of governance for its people.