Valerie Smallwood has spent 20 years in public service, returning to the role after a brief leave in 2018 due to health concerns. Her decision to come back was driven by one reason: service.
Harold T. Epps, a seasoned business leader and former Director of Commerce for the City of Philadelphia, has dedicated his career to fostering economic growth and championing diversity.
Half of the country demands justice, while the other attempts to seize power. This is exactly the moment when Philly-based, Love Now Media, doubles-down on its empathy-driven mission in a daylong dialogue-series titled, “BeLoved Stories.”
In Upper Darby’s 237-year history, no person of color had ever held the mayor’s office, until now. Edward Brown made history in 2024 as the township’s first Black mayor. This role is more than a title, it is a responsibility he carries with urgency, conviction, and a relentless drive to serve.
Moussa Diallo’s journey is one of resilience, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of a better life. At 62, he left behind his wife and child in Mauritania, stepping into the unknown for stability and opportunity. The road to the United States was neither short nor easy, but Diallo has never backed down from a challenge.
While most teens are still figuring out parallel parking, Jonathan Suarez is out here flying his mom to Ocean City for her birthday like it is no big deal.
“Entrepreneurship is like a construction project—it never finishes on time, and it always costs more than the estimate,” says Ade Lawal.
FunTimes Magazine Publisher Dr. Eric Nzeribe was among the inspired visitors attending a luncheon featuring keynote speaker Aminata Sy, alumnus of Community College of Philadelphia and author of “Destined: A Story o Resilience and Beating the Odds”’ at the school’s annual Black History Month luncheon in Philadelphia on Feb. 4th.
Sarah Scandone, the creative mind behind Nourish, a plant-based restaurant that is reinventing healthy eating, is at the center of Philadelphia’s changing culinary landscape. But Sarah’s impact extends beyond just serving good food, she is building a movement centered around wellness, community, and cultural fusion.
Aminata Sy’s journey is a story of persistence, balancing responsibilities, and educational achievement. Her path from being a high school dropout in Senegal to becoming a U.S. diplomat is marked by challenges, learning, and unwavering determination.
