Philadelphia’s ‘Sistah Soul Series’ Lifts Up Black Voices
This year, Shekinah B. partnered with the Delaware River Waterfront, the Office of the Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, and Wawa to bring three shows at Spruce Street Harbor Park.
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Whitney Houston: Legendary Recording Artist, Actress & Inspiration
In 1985, her debut album, Whitney Houston was released. The album got her three number one singles in the US including Greatest Love of All, Saving All My Love For You, and How Will I Know. Her second album, Whitney was released in 1987 and garnered her 4 more number one singles including I Wanna Dance With Somebody, which won her a grammy.
‘Things I Miss About Ghana’ from Ghanaians in the Diaspora
FunTimes voyaged to North Carolina, London, and circled back to Philly to discover what Ghanaians in the diaspora are missing from Ghana. Let’s jump right in!
The Reading Quilt: Spreading the Word
In the effort to normalize and educate teachers about nonstandard dialects, John McWhorter, an American linguist and associate professor of English and comparative literature at Columbia University, penned the book Spreading the Word: Language and Dialect in America (Heinemann, 2000). In doing so, “McWhorter helps us to come to view the language palette that exists in our classrooms as an asset rather than a problem.”
5 Black-Owned Perfume Brands You Need to Add to Your Collection
From luxurious eau de parfums to eco-friendly fragrance oils, there’s a scent option for everyone. To us, the fragrance is the first step into true luxury. If you are looking for new black-owned perfume brands to try, look no further than here.
Hamilton Star, Leslie Odom, Jr. Celebrates His 40th Birthday
His breakout role came in the role of Aaron Burr in Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton.
Exploring Delicious Ivorian Cuisine on Ivory Coast Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Ivory Coast! On August 6th, 1960, this Francophone West African country gained independence from the French. Today we are exploring the cuisine of Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d’Ivoire.
Jesse Williams, Actor & Activist Turns 40
In addition to his career as an entertainer, Jesse Williams is an activist.
Former President Barack Obama Celebrates His 60th Birthday
Obama ran with the campaign promise of change and won the election. Some 1.8 million people attended his presidential inauguration and watched as he was sworn in using the very same Bible that Abraham Lincoln used during his own inauguration in 1861.
Burkina Faso Independence: The Story of Princess Yennega, a Mamprusi from Northern Ghana who Birthed the Mossi Tribe of Burkina Faso
Happy Independence Day, Burkina Faso! On August 5th, 1960, this West African country gained independence from France. Today we are exploring the story and legend of Princess Yennega, a Mamprusi woman from present-day northern Ghana whose son founded the Mossi kingdom of Burkina Faso