The Reading Quilt: Africa is My Home
Africa is My Home: A Child of Amistad opens in the glorious sunshine where Sara is proudly surveying God’s beauty in her vast backyard, Mendeland, West Africa.
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Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day to reflect, pray, dance and educate, and celebrate the damaging but remarkable history of Black people in this country.
Snack Subscription Boxes Will Keep You from Ever Going Hungry Again
Check out these curated boxes for your next snack run and to keep that proverbial snack drawer always fully stocked.
Nigeria Democracy Day Celebration
Nigeria’s Democracy Day is a national holiday commemorating the restoration of democracy in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, but did you know that the date has been changed to June 12th, 2019?
FAT IS BEAUTIFUL
It is safe to say that in this era, getting “fat” does not figure on the list of body goals. That is not the case in the Efik/Ibibio clan In Calabar.
Congratulations to Teia Hudson, the winner of the Philadelphia School District’s 2022 oratorical contest.
Her winning essay entitled, “Dear Society,” squarely focuses on racism in America from the perspective of a young African American woman.
Dads Sign-Up for Daughters’ Hair Tutorials
As we celebrate Fathers’ Day let’s hear it for dads who are showing up for classes to learn how to braid their daughters’ hair.
FunTimes salutes and congratulates two African American women journalists making big moves.
Vanessa Williams is the newly named deputy National political editor at the Washington Post and Sarah Glover, will be Vice President for News and Civic Dialogue at WHYY.
5 Best African Beaches to Explore
The African continent has roughly 18,950 miles/30,500 kilometers of coastline, including an abundance of magnificent beaches.
Black-Owned Swimwear Brands for Your Next Trip to the Beach
It’s almost time to think about which new swimsuit you plan on showing out in this season to safely soak up that sweet sweet vitamin D.