Closed Doors and Empty Seats – The Trend of Absentee Fathers
The saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child,” but what happens when the chief of the tribe leaves the table?
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An Ode to My Father: The Lessons in Love That He Taught Me
My father passed away when I was 18 years old, on June 22, 2008, after a long battle with colon cancer. If you check your 2008 calendar, you will notice that he passed 6 days after the celebration of Father’s Day that year.
Afia and Owusu Bonsu, Ghanaian-American Entrepreneurs, On Operating Transnational Businesses During COVID-19
FunTimes sat down with this couple to learn about their struggles and triumphs during COVID-19, as well as multi-cultural solidarity in Philadelphia, and advice for entrepreneurs of the African diaspora.
Clear Lip Gloss: The Rage in the ’90s, the Rage Now
Whether you wear solo or on top of a matte lipstick, clear lip gloss is exactly what you need to add to your arsenal of barely there beauty supplies. Have a look at 7 of the best clear lip glosses.
Juneteenth Events to Attend in Philadelphia in 2021
This year, Juneteenth falls on a Saturday, and Philly will host a plethora of events for you to attend. If you are looking to celebrate this year’s Juneteenth, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
‘I May Destroy You’ – The Realism of Rape and Coping
‘I May Destroy You’ is an open and honest examination of sexual abuse. While rape moves the plot, the overall show is elevated by foreground elements of friendship, dating, and London’s creative industry.
6 Black Environmentalists, You Need To Know
This #WorldEnvironmentDay is all about ecosystem restoration. We want to highlight some Black environmentalists who have been at the forefront of saving the planet.
World Environment Day: What It Means & Ways To Get Involved
No matter where you are in the world, there are a number of things you can do to protect the environment, from choosing sustainably made products to supporting charities, nonprofits, and other organizations that aim to make a significant change.
How Lupus Affects the African American Community
Although there are celebrities with lupus, there still needs to be more awareness of it in the African American community. This condition can affect anyone but it is more severe with Black people. Read more here.
Achimota SHS Refuses Students’ Admission Because of Dreadlocks: Ras Aswad Nkrabea, Jamaican Repatriate and Father of One of the Boys, Speaks on Neo-colonialism Through Hair in Ghana
The socio-political psyche of a post-colonial nation carries the burden of constantly negotiating a cultural paradox, one that entails indigenous and external values gnashing with friction.