Ever since August 1973, hip-hop artists have turned to Afrofuturism – a mix of science fiction, politics, and liberating fantasy – to inform their lyrics and their look.
FunTimes teamed up with the offices of Pennsylvania State Rep. Joanna McClinton and Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier to host this free community event
August is fading but has one last charge for a great Philly finish before September comes calling.
The cultural and indigenous music activist, who laughed as often as she played, was loved by everyone she met.
To effectively use hip-hop in the classroom, it pays to understand that hip-hop is more than just a music form.
Recently, Logos Olori – a Nigerian Afrobeats artist – released a video with supposedly Muslim men dancing to his song Jaye Lo in front of a mosque.
Books with a travel theme are a great way to open your children’s minds to new adventures and excitement about the world around us.
As we cruise into the summer home stretch, there’s no FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) with these free or low-cost events in the Philadelphia area.
From the northern reaches of Morocco to the southern tip of South Africa, and from the eastern coast of Kenya to the western shores of Senegal, beads have played a central role in the lives of many African communities. Each region boasts of its own distinct beadwork traditions, characterized by a unique combination of materials, colors, and designs.
Ezekiel Guti, who died at the age of 100, was one of the founders of Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (Zaoga)
