History

Sound and Movement: A Brief Look at the Djembe Drum

Candice StewartSeptember 25, 2022February 4, 2025010 mins

The sound of beating drums tends to engulf the air that surrounds you and, in some way, make you feel the need to move to the rhythm and get lost in possession of the tune.

Black-Centered Communities to Visit in Canada

Anand SubramanianSeptember 15, 2022February 4, 2025015 mins

Black communities in Canada have existed for nearly 300 years. They have given birth to many famous Canadians, including singers, inventors, athletes, politicians, and others.

Remembering the Heroes of 911

Sandra LawrenceSeptember 8, 2022February 5, 202508 mins

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, were a tragic day in American history. Yet, in the wake of the tragedy, many people learned lessons about heroism and courage.

Slave Castles: The Legacy of a Horrific Past

Minna DaviesSeptember 7, 2022February 5, 2025010 mins

These castles which were built along Africa’s West Coast near the sea were designed to assist the easy loading of their human cargoes onto ships.

5 Things That Set Philadelphia Apart as a Black Tourist City

Dr. Eric Nzeribe DBA MSSeptember 2, 2022February 5, 2025010 mins

As Summer wraps up, FunTimes Magazine explores five things that set Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, apart as a historic city with plenty to offer tourists – especially those who are Black.