Are you an entrepreneur, creator, or service provider looking to make your business visible or a local in the Greater Philly area looking for places to shop or Black businesses to support this Christmas? The FunTimes Business Directory has got you covered.
For many African immigrant families across the U.S., Thanksgiving is never just about turkey. It is a chance to blend cultures, flavors, and family traditions, creating something uniquely their own.
With over 120 vendors offering their signature wares and holiday merch, the market, made up of dozens of illuminated wooden booths, will light up the iconic Love Park in Philadelphia, as well as the courtyard and north apron of City Hall.
If you’re a shopaholic who loves sales, you will be familiar with the thrill that comes from waking up early in the morning to grab great Black Friday deals, from the latest tech gadgets to branded clothes and accessories.
When it comes to celebrating the marriage union in Africa, the people tend to go above and beyond to make it a memorable day, infusing their traditions and other rituals.
Lift Every Voice and Sing, otherwise known as the Black national anthem, has been a flashpoint of conflict, drawing threats and fueling conspiracy theories since it was first used by the NFL in 2020 for pre-season opening games, following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
The Maasai people, one of the most iconic tribes in Africa, are semi-nomadic people located primarily in Kenya and Northern Tanzania. In Kenya, they mainly inhabit the Rift Valley, Nairobi, Meru, Kajiado, Narok, Laikipia, and Baringo counties, while in Tanzania, they are mainly found in Monduli, Ngorongoro, and Simanjiro districts.
What’s the first thing that springs to mind when you consider Africa’s climate? For many, it’s scorching sun all year round, arid deserts, tropical coastlines, and maybe some savannah adventures.
With a history of many firsts and a tradition of producing world leaders, Lincoln University has long functioned as a transatlantic bridge between Africa and the United States. It is little wonder that a building on campus is named after two distinguished alumni from Africa, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe and Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The Azikiwe-Nkrumah Hall currently houses the Division of Institutional Advancement offices.
What is summer without the festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and other fun activities to help you soak in the sun? August is a great time to step out and enjoy some of the best events Philadelphia has lined up for both locals and those pulling up from out of town.
