FunTimes Magazine

Resources for African Youth During Suicide Prevention Month

Anand SubramanianSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 2025017 mins

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time when communities around the world come together to recognize that mental health struggles are real, but help is always available. For young African Americans in Philadelphia and African youth living across the continent, knowing where to turn during tough times can save lives. No matter what you’re going through, you are not alone, and support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How Philadelphia’s New Overnight Curfew Ordinance Could Change The Way People Do Business

Gift IkekeSeptember 2, 2025September 2, 2025011 mins

In March 2024, the Philly City Council enacted a curfew in Kensington that will shut down some late-night businesses during certain hours. This is an effort to reduce crime and address quality-of-life concerns in neighborhoods with high rates of violence, drug activity, and littering

Why Preventive Health Checks Are Life-Savers, through a Mental Health Lens

FunTimes MagazineSeptember 1, 2025September 15, 202504 mins

We often think of preventive health checks as something that belongs in a hospital setting, blood tests, X-rays, physical exams. But the truth is, our mental health deserves the same level of care and preemptive attention. Just like our bodies, our minds carry silent strains, small cracks, and hidden bruises that can deepen over time if left unnoticed.

Black Films That Were Banned Or Lost And The Stories They Told

Okechukwu NzeribeAugust 31, 2025August 31, 2025011 mins

Perhaps one of cinema’s biggest triumphs is in providing a platform where Black artists can address the many misconceptions about their histories that have been fuelled by slavery and colonialism.

young black professionals standing in an office

Keepin’ The Dream Alive, Black Business Month Reflections

Kyrah PageAugust 29, 2025August 29, 202508 mins

August is Black Business Month, a time meant to celebrate the creativity, resilience, and brilliance of Black entrepreneurs. However, for me, it’s also a moment to be honest about what running a business really looks like, especially when you’re still juggling school, work, and the everyday realities of life.

Pre-apprenticeship Program Fills Need For Skilled Trade Positions In Philadelphia

FunTimes MagazineAugust 28, 2025August 28, 202502 mins

Nearly 70 students graduated from The Samuel Staten Sr. Pre-Apprenticeship Program (SSSPAP) recently at its Second Annual Graduation Ceremony at the Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Hall in Philadelphia. The program is one of the region’s top emerging, comprehensive programs providing opportunities for pre- training and other career pathways.

‘We Are the Lifeline’, One Center’s Fight For Black Maternal Health

Aidan GalloAugust 27, 2025August 28, 202509 mins

In Philadelphia, the Oshun Family Center has become a lifeline for families navigating the country’s growing maternal health crisis.

image collage of the five featured Black inventors

5 Black Inventors Advancing Practical Solutions And Fixing What’s Broken

Anand SubramanianAugust 27, 2025August 28, 2025012 mins

In an attention economy that rewards spectacle, many Black inventors tackling unglamorous, structural problems such as clean water, grid reliability, accessible health care, and safer buildings, often go unrecognized, even when their work is patented, piloted, or deployed in the field.

Fleming Brathwaite at Caribbean Festival

A Summery Of Entertainment

FunTimes StaffAugust 27, 2025August 28, 2025011 mins

rom old-school R&B to a Nina Simone theatrical tribute, here are a few free or low-cost events; there’s still a couple of promising sunsets left in this relaxing month.

LaJewel Harrison, founder of Health E Livin

When Your Job Hurts You, The Hidden Cost of Workplace Toxicity

FunTimes MagazineAugust 26, 2025September 15, 202503 mins

It’s not always the yelling boss or impossible deadlines that do you in. Often, the real damage happens in hushed corners, through forced smiles in meetings, punch-clock exhaustion, and an unspoken tension you can’t shake. It’s the slow erosion of joy and safety, disguised as “just business as usual” and it leaves wounds that go beyond burnout.