Celebrating African Countries that Gained Independence in July
For many people across the African diaspora, July is synonymous with summer holidays, family reunions, and festivals. But did you know that July is also a month of historical significance for Africa? It is a month of independence anniversaries for several African countries that fought tirelessly to reclaim their sovereignty from their colonial masters.
How Broken Systems Fuel Violence against Black Immigrants in Africa and Beyond
From xenophobic attacks in South Africa to anti-immigrant rhetoric in parts of the United Kingdom, Black immigrants are facing hostility, not because of who they are, but because of systems that fail everyone and then convince people to blame the most vulnerable.
The Ruins of Carthage
Scattered along the Mediterranean coast of modern-day Tunisia are the remains of one of the most powerful cities of the ancient world, Carthage. Although centuries have passed since its destruction, the ruins of Carthage continue to inspire curiosity, research, and visits from historians, archaeologists, and travelers alike.
Resources and Repatriation Guide for African Americans Moving to Ghana
The West African country of Ghana has become notable for welcoming the African Diaspora back home. After 2019’s Year of Return, when former president Nana Akuffo-Addo began giving African descendants of chattel slavery Ghanaian citizenship, African Americans continued repatriating, and are also settling in other African countries, notably Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Kenya.
Africa and Solar Energy
As the country’s solar-equipment business grows, solar energy is one of the most easily available resources in Africa. This energy source is a cleaner, and typically less expensive, kind of electricity that, once installed, offers African institutions a tremendous chance to develop.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Breaks All-Time Attendance Record
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has made history, breaking the all-time tournament attendance record previously set at the FIFA World Cup USA 1994.
5 African Fashion Trends To Try This Summer
African fashion, like all fashion, changes year after year and season after season while staying faithful to its roots.
Behind the Scenes of the Oral History Project
FunTimes Magazine joined partners from Temple University’s Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection and Lincoln University for an oral history methodology training session with student scholars preparing to document the lived memories of elders whose lives connect African, Caribbean, African American, Civil Rights, and Pan-African histories.
Festivals of Fun
This week’s events are all about neighborhood festivals, block parties, street fairs, pop-ups, and grassroots community celebrations of all kinds. It is a Philly thing, or “jawn.” Hip and historical, these street parties are the shining jewels in the city’s crown of cultural identity and tradition.
8 Black-Owned Sunglasses Brands for the Perfect Summer
If you are looking for your next pair of sunglasses, these Black-owned brands have something to help you kick off your 2026 summer.