The Reading Quilt: Africa is My Home
Africa is My Home: A Child of Amistad opens in the glorious sunshine where Sara is proudly surveying God’s beauty in her vast backyard, Mendeland, West Africa.
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Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day to reflect, pray, dance and educate, and celebrate the damaging but remarkable history of Black people in this country.
Nigeria Democracy Day Celebration
Nigeria’s Democracy Day is a national holiday commemorating the restoration of democracy in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, but did you know that the date has been changed to June 12th, 2019?
FAT IS BEAUTIFUL
It is safe to say that in this era, getting “fat” does not figure on the list of body goals. That is not the case in the Efik/Ibibio clan In Calabar.
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.
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.
Celebrating 5 Black Nurses in History
In this post, we will honor 5 Black nurses that have had a positive impact on the nursing profession – and the globe.
Jazz and Baseball Were Teammates
FunTimes Fun: Events & Entertainment! The rhythm of every pitch, just like every note, has a story.
Exploring Namibian Cuisine on Namibia Independence Day
On March 21st, 1990, Namibia gained independence day from South Africa. To celebrate this Southern African country, we are exploring delicious and adventurous Namibian cuisine.
5 of the Best African Female Authors
Here are five of Africa’s most accomplished female authors, who write on a diverse variety of social and cultural topics, from women’s rights and feminism to post-war and post-colonial identities