Culture & Arts

Style Report- with Miss Mahogany

Aisha Al-MuidMay 26, 2016August 25, 202503 mins

Spring will be here before you know it and there’s something incredibly satisfying about spring cleaning, specifically spring closet cleaning. Instead of dusting and vacuuming, I am usually purging the clothes that I haven’t worn for a minute and the feel-bad pieces that were never quite right but I had to have it and stubbornly tried to make work.

Ultimate SpringStyle 2016:Easy, Simple & Super Cool

Spring will be here before you know it and thereâ€™s something incredibly sat…

Culture & Arts

OMG! The Lost Love That Healed My Pain

Siatta Scott-JohnsonMarch 12, 2016August 25, 2025011 mins

With a loud cry of pain, I woke up on the parlor couch. Beads of sweat coated my forehead and my whole body felt warm. As I lifted my head toward the old clock hanging on the wall, I knew I was running late for school so I hurried to get ready.

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Diary of a Woman Like You

FunTimes MagazineMarch 12, 2016August 25, 202504 mins

Continued series.

Kinky Hair, Don’t Care

Adedoyin OtolorinMarch 11, 2016August 28, 202507 mins

Most of us have heard of the term “good hair” and have heard it in association with
bad” kinky hair. Black hair has not always been considered beautiful, and even till today is still looked down upon by too many as unkempt, nappy and unprofessional. This view on black hair has a negative effect on black girls/women and our relationship with our hair.

Pope Francis Visits Philadelphia: What the people say!

Nathaniel LeeMarch 10, 2016August 28, 2025017 mins

By now you have no doubt heard the news that Pope Francis will make his first ever U.S. visit to Philadelphia during the 8th Annual World Co…

Philly’s Own Starts Dre’s Homemade Water Ice and Ice Cream Business

FunTimes MagazineMarch 10, 2016August 28, 202508 mins

Just when you think it is impossible for minority entrepreneurs to start a lucrative business after being rejected by some local banks, then comes Philadelphia’s Andre Andrews with his water ice and ice cream business determined to carve a niche into the cold treat industry.

Color Therapy

Aisha Al-MuidMarch 10, 2016August 28, 202503 mins

ACCESSORIES TO ENHANCE YOUR ATTIRE AND YOUR LIFE TOO!

Accessories Obsession

FunTimes MagazineMarch 10, 2016August 28, 202501 mins

It’s summer, which means it’s time to step up your accessories game and experiment with bold chunky jewelry, bright bags, and stylish shoes. Here are some of my top picks that will carry you through to Fall.

Live It Up: Expressing Our Values Through Food Choices

FunTimes MagazineMarch 10, 2016August 28, 202505 mins

Where does our food come from? Who (or what) grows it? What additives and processes are used, i.e. GMOs, hormones, preservatives, pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics? What is life like for the growers and gatherers and processors of our food? How far does the food travel to get to our plate? Is what we eat really food? How much of our food is fresh and locally grown vs. processed, canned and shipped 1200 miles?

Diabetes Is Not Something to Ignore

FunTimes MagazineMarch 10, 2016September 3, 202504 mins

A certified diabetes educator like Michelle Brown can help people better manage their diabetes through education, including how to eat a balanced diet.