Salute to our U.S. Military
Here are some events paying tribute to our service communities, plus others highlighting food, music, education and art simply to enjoy the unseasonable fall temperatures.
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Top College Courses African and Caribbean Students in the Diaspora Love to Study
Africans and Caribbeans in the diaspora often face unique challenges when it comes to getting an education
The Reading Quilt: Dragons in a Bag
Each month “The Reading Quilt” provides a short review of a book that a teacher may use to spark conversations about culture and race, along with a learning activity that may help students understand human behavior.
University of the Virgin Islands Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Nestled in the Caribbean nation of the US Virgin Islands and spread across two campuses of St. Croix and St. Thomas, the University of Virgin Island (UVI) is historically American, uniquely Caribbean, and globally interactive.
Missouri School District Reinstates Spanking
The Cassville School District located in southwestern Missouri made the announcement just prior to the start of the 2022/2023 school year.
5 Things That Set Philadelphia Apart as a Black Tourist City
As Summer wraps up, FunTimes Magazine explores five things that set Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, apart as a historic city with plenty to offer tourists – especially those who are Black.
The Player & The Game: Diversity in Gaming Opens Pathways to New Careers
Nicodemus “Nico” Madehdou dreams big. That’s probably why, since childhood, Madehdou and gaming were a seamless match.
Do You Have a Resilient Mind?
As we make our way into the second half of 2022 and what may also seem like the second phase of a pandemic in our country, I have stopped on many occasions and wondered, “How will my mind recover from everything that has happened?”
I CAN STEAL YOUR WIFE; The Yearly Gerewol Celebration
Whatever you do, try not to take your wife there on a vacation, she just might not come back with you.
Let’s Talk About HBCUs
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela