In Memory of Uju
While our hearts are heavy with grief over the loss of our colleague and the young infant she carried, we take solace and comfort in the fact that Uju left footprints in the hearts of her loved ones and the family of Funtimes.
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Advocating for Autism Acceptance Through the Verge of Independence Project (VIP): Multimedia Autism Advocacy
Eva Blackwell is the primary founder, creator, and executive director of the Verge of Independence Project (VIP), a nonprofit organization that supports young adults 18+ on the autism spectrum. Her…
Girls One Diaspora Club Provides ‘Sisterhood’ To Philadelphia High School Students From African Diaspora By Preparing Them For Futures In Science, Medicine.
Along with providing academic support, the program also addresses the unique emotional challenges African immigrants face here.
‘It’s As If They Just Made Another Friend’ | Drexel Professor Offers ‘West Africa To West Philly’ French Language Class
“I was inspired by the need to address racial injustice and promote diversity and inclusion,” Kouacou said.
IRS Direct File coming to Pennsylvania for 2025 tax-filing season, U.S. Treasury says
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro were in Philadelphia on Tuesday for a Campaign for Working Families roundtable on IRS modernization and taxpayer support.
Cira Toure: Champion for Immigrant Communities
Cira Toure is a dedicated case manager and health navigator at the African Family Health Organization (AFAHO), based in Southwest Philadelphia. It’s a role that she has held since August 2022. Her work focuses on assisting African and Caribbean immigrants, both documented and undocumented, in the Greater Philadelphia area.
A Look at Princess Fatu Gayflor: Liberia’s Legendary Traditional Singer
Daughter of King N’Jollah, Princess Gayflor took pleasure in listening to her mother sing and dance to traditional music as a child; this gave her the foundation and love for Liberian folk music.
International Day Of Nelson Mandela
“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
Omar Sabir: Champion of transparent elections, fighting voter apathy through community engagement.
Omar Sabir’s tenure as the Chairman of the Philadelphia City Commissioners has been to focus on combating voter apathy and ensuring transparent, secure, and inclusive elections. His grassroots origins and unwavering commitment to community engagement have made him a trusted public official fervent about voter education so that all registered Philadelphians could express themselves by letting their voice is heard.
Stevie Wonder’s Ghanaian Citizenship Reflects Long-Standing Links Between African-Americans And The Continent.
There’s a long history of African Americans settling in Ghana or keeping in close contact with the first African country to gain independence. This relationship has most recently been exemplified by musician Stevie Wonder taking up Ghanaian citizenship