Culture & Entertainment

Black African And Caribbean Diaspora Athletes With Philadelphia Roots In The NFL Draft

Burns JohnsonApril 17, 2025April 22, 202508 mins

As the NFL Draft approaches, all eyes turn to the big names and breakout performances. But behind the headlines are hometown heroes. These are athletes from African and Caribbean immigrant families or African American households in the Greater Philadelphia area who carry their communities’ hopes onto the national stage. Their stories are shaped not just by athletic prowess but by perseverance, cultural identity, and the steady guidance of family and neighborhood support.

Celebrating 5 Best Black Poets In USA History

Anand SubramanianApril 16, 2025April 15, 2025030 mins

These poets have written works that captured struggles, celebrated triumphs, and imagined more equitable futures; while also pushing the limits of American literature through how their poems are constructed, the innovative forms they utilize, and their nuanced use of language.

Black Soccer Stories Shine As FIFA Lands In Philadelphia

Burns JohnsonApril 16, 2025April 17, 202509 mins

As Philadelphia gears up to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s recent visit underscores the city’s importance in the upcoming global sporting event.

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Branch Out In April

FunTimes StaffApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025011 mins

The joy of April brings us Easter, Earth Day, and yes, April Showers Day, National Skipping Day, and Get Organized Day. So, get organized in between the April showers, and skip over to these entertaining places and activities.

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How To Use Tactical Equipment Effectively In Warzone 3 To Master Your Loadout For Victory

FunTimes MagazineApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025013 mins

In Warzone 3, tactical equipment can be the difference between winning and losing. Most players overlook these game-changing tools, focusing only on their primary weapons. The right tactical equipment used at the perfect moment can completely shift the momentum of a fight, creating opportunities that guns alone cannot provide.

Culture & Entertainment

HillmanTok: The New Classroom

Merie. SApril 15, 2025April 15, 202504 mins

LinkedIn In 1987, the television sitcom A Different World debuted, offering viewers a glimpse into life at the fictional Hillman…

a group of young tourists carrying super soakers at the Songkran festival in Thailand

Everything You Need To Know About Songkran, Thailand’s Wet And Wild New Year Celebrations In 2025

Gift JoeApril 13, 2025April 15, 2025014 mins

From energetic water fights and fun parties to temple visits and street parades, this annual event is an unforgettable experience that you won’t want to miss out on

Traveling Within African Countries Is Less Pocket-Friendly Than Across Europe

Okechukwu NzeribeApril 12, 2025April 12, 2025010 mins

Image: ChatGPT Whether by air, land, or sea, traveling can be both a richly rewarding experience as well as an…

Top 5 Places To Visit In South Africa This Summer (2025 Edition)

Anand SubramanianApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025023 mins

Source: Our Insider’s Guide: South Africa’s Durban – Discover by Silversea During the summer season in South Africa (April 2025), a…

DreamGirls Musical, Effie White Is Us

Merie. SApril 11, 2025April 11, 202506 mins

When Effie White walks into a room, she becomes the room: loud, full of confidence, and magic in motion. We feel her presence even before she sings, and when she does, her voice could silence a stadium. But beyond her big voice and bold attitude which, it turns out, is the least of what Effie is, we see someone full of heart and emotion, someone real.