Africa’s Teacher Shortage and the Crisis Facing the Next Generation
Across the world, the number of children assigned to each teacher varies sharply by region, but nowhere is the gap more striking than in Africa.
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African Universities Are No Longer the Fallback
On September 30, Times Higher Education published its 2027 World University Rankings in the middle of a global summit hosted at the University of Cape Town, the first of its kind held in Africa, according to UCT.
Ile-Ife: The Ancient City Behind Yoruba Culture and Identity
Ile-Ife was a center of political authority, artistic excellence, religious thought, innovation, and commerce whose influence continues to shape Yoruba identity.
The UN Vote that Just Made Africa 14 Times Larger
For generations, many of us have grown up looking at the world through a map that made Africa appear smaller than it really is.
Inside the Rich Culture and Traditions of Namibia’s Herero People
“We must remain committed that as a nation, we shall soldier on until the ultimate conclusion is reached,” Nandi-Ndaitwah told the crowd. That single sentence captures the Herero story better than any history book chapter could: a people who have survived attempted extermination and are still, generation after generation, refusing to let the world forget.
From Buying Black to Building Black Ownership in Philadelphia
When Black consumers intentionally support Black-owned businesses, they help keep money circulating within the community, create demand for local entrepreneurs and strengthen businesses that have historically faced barriers to growth. But there is a bigger question Philadelphia must now confront. What happens after the purchase?
What Uber’s Exit Means for Black Gig Workers in Nigeria and Uganda
Without advance warning on Wednesday, September 2nd UBER abruptly ceased operations which literally shocked both drivers and consumers alike. Some drivers and customers were actually caught mid-trip in this spiraling news. The sudden ending of this transportation chapter has impacted these countries on many levels.
Thank-you note to the Bridge to Freedom team
FunTimes Magazine launched the Oral History Diaspora Advisory Council on October 1, 2025, at the Nigeria Flag Raising Ceremony in Philadelphia. We chose that day and that setting with intent.
A Black Philadelphian’s Guide to Labor Day Weekend
For Black Philadelphians, Labor Day weekend works overtime. It is the unofficial end of summer, sure, but it is also a homecoming and a history lesson, served on a paper plate with extra sauce on the side.
African Independence Days in September and the Stories Behind Them
Starting in September and running through December, an unbroken wave of African nations mark the day they told a colonizer to leave. That happens to line up with our fall almost perfectly. So let’s walk through it, the way you would walk a cousin through a family tree they didn’t know they had.