Get the June bug to go outdoors
June jitterbugs into another gear with an array of free neighborhood music festivals, park concerts, indoor-outdoor block parties and more. In honor of African Music Month, FunTimes’ focuses on music.
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Dads Sign-Up for Daughters’ Hair Tutorials
As we celebrate Fathers’ Day let’s hear it for dads who are showing up for classes to learn how to braid their daughters’ hair.
FunTimes salutes and congratulates two African American women journalists making big moves.
Vanessa Williams is the newly named deputy National political editor at the Washington Post and Sarah Glover, will be Vice President for News and Civic Dialogue at WHYY.
The joyful scent of June means the dawn of summer
To soothe the soul and fill the calendar, the June breeze brings a whispering wave of neighborhood music festivals, dances, concerts, fashion fundraisers, topical exhibits and more.
5 Best African Beaches to Explore
The African continent has roughly 18,950 miles/30,500 kilometers of coastline, including an abundance of magnificent beaches.
Black Complacency is the Key to White Supremacy
My growing appreciation for reading started when one day I heard the quote, “If you want to hide something from a Black person, put it in a book.”
Black-Owned Swimwear Brands for Your Next Trip to the Beach
It’s almost time to think about which new swimsuit you plan on showing out in this season to safely soak up that sweet sweet vitamin D.
Make some hay to close out May!
Get outdoor-sy and immerse yourself in the final days of May — through neighborhood music festivals, concerts, workshops, movies and more on Memorial Day weekend and beyond.
Local artists, performers and entrepreneurs show their true colors at The Colour of Culture: A Celebration of the African Diaspora this past weekend
The festivities were part of FunTimes’ multicultural mission to showcase the arts, culture, music, education and small business while celebrating the importance of investing in the local cultural economy.
5 African Fashion Trends To Try This Summer
African fashion, like all fashion, changes year after year and season after season while staying faithful to its roots.