FAT IS BEAUTIFUL
It is safe to say that in this era, getting “fat” does not figure on the list of body goals. That is not the case in the Efik/Ibibio clan In Calabar.
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Get the June bug to go outdoors
June jitterbugs into another gear with an array of free neighborhood music festivals, park concerts, indoor-outdoor block parties and more. In honor of African Music Month, FunTimes’ focuses on music.
Congratulations to Teia Hudson, the winner of the Philadelphia School District’s 2022 oratorical contest.
Her winning essay entitled, “Dear Society,” squarely focuses on racism in America from the perspective of a young African American woman.
Dads Sign-Up for Daughters’ Hair Tutoria
As we celebrate Fathers’ Day let’s hear it for dads who are showing up for classes to learn how to braid their daughters’ hair.
FunTimes salutes and congratulates two African American women journalists making big moves.
Vanessa Williams is the newly named deputy National political editor at the Washington Post and Sarah Glover, will be Vice President for News and Civic Dialogue at WHYY.
The joyful scent of June means the dawn of summer
To soothe the soul and fill the calendar, the June breeze brings a whispering wave of neighborhood music festivals, dances, concerts, fashion fundraisers, topical exhibits and more.
5 Best African Beaches to Explore
The African continent has roughly 18,950 miles/30,500 kilometers of coastline, including an abundance of magnificent beaches.
Black Complacency is the Key to White Supremacy
My growing appreciation for reading started when one day I heard the quote, “If you want to hide something from a Black person, put it in a book.”
Black-Owned Swimwear Brands for Your Next Trip to the Beach
It’s almost time to think about which new swimsuit you plan on showing out in this season to safely soak up that sweet sweet vitamin D.
You Cane Give Initiative
The You Cane Give Initiative is a nonprofit which since 2016 has restored 700 white canes and shipped them free of charge to 17 countries.