Celebrate the Life of Rapper & Activist, Nipsey Hussle
Hussle would release his first mixtape, Slauson Boy Volume 1 in 2005. His style was a mixture of some comedic lines like that of Snoop Dogg and heavy gang-related topics like that of Ice Cube.
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Marsai Martin, Youngest-Ever Executive Producer, Turns 17
Marsai Martin became the youngest-ever producer in 2019 with her film, Little! Celebrate her life and works for her 17th birthday!
The Life and Legacy of Idriss Deby: Chad Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Chad. On August 11th, 1960, this north-central African country gained independence from the French. Today we are exploring the life and legacy of the former president of Chad, Iddris Deby.
Actress and Producer Viola Davis Celebrates Her 56th Birthday
One of her most notable works came in the form of a domestic worker, similar to the ones her mother worked, in ‘The Help’.
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.
Perceptions of Marriage in Nigeria
Like everything else in life, marriage norms have been impacted by new thinking and new practice. FunTimes Magazine surveyed 1722 individuals across Nigeria on their thoughts.
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.