On a Saturday afternoon at Penn’s Gutman College House, a group of Black boys is doing something radical. They are learning to hold a violin bow or read sheet music; preparing to sit in a PEACE circle with total strangers and to facilitate a community-building circle session to complete their rite of passage.
In countries like Ethiopia, with ongoing government reforms, growing urban centers, and a burgeoning youth population, small and medium-sized businesses are poised to play a crucial role in shaping the country’s economic forecast for 2026.
Starting or growing a business in Philadelphia or anywhere else as a Black entrepreneur is not easy. The good news? Philadelphia has some programs that can help your small business if you know where to look and how to prepare.
For Black founders in Philadelphia, the tech scene has always been about more than just software. It has been about community, resilience, and building legacy.
Campaign for Working Families (CWF) is here to help you file your taxes with confidence during the 2026 tax season. Through our free tax preparation services, we support you in filing accurately, claiming the credits you qualify for, and keeping more of your hard-earned money.
As we approach 2026, these six AI roles are projected to be among the most in-demand in the U.S. with strong career growth, remote work flexibility, and pathways that don’t always require a traditional computer science degree.
When local currencies lose purchasing power faster than wages can adjust, families need alternatives. Bitcoin and stablecoins provide options that were unavailable a decade ago.
The achievement of these companies offers valuable lessons for Black-owned businesses striving to scale, innovate, and thrive in competitive markets.
Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia follow the Tewahedo Church calendar which places Christmas on January 7th, twelve days after the rest of the world has put a close to the festivities. This Christmas festival in Ethiopia is “YeLidet Be’al” or Genna which translates to “imminent” expressing the coming of the Lord for the redemption of mankind.
Are you an entrepreneur, creator, or service provider looking to make your business visible or a local in the Greater Philly area looking for places to shop or Black businesses to support this Christmas? The FunTimes Business Directory has got you covered.
