Wakandan is a REAL Language: South Africa’s isiXhosa
On this #InternationalMotherLanguageDay, we focus on the language that used in the highly popular 2018 Black Panther that is an official language of South Africa.
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International Mother Tongue Day: African American English
Today we celebrate International Mother Tongue Day. This international holiday was established to celebrate and foster multilingualism for inclusion in education and society.
4 South African Women Using Their Voice For Social Justice
These 4 South African Women are using their knowledge, skills and platforms to tackle the many social issues that face South Africa.
Leaders To Be Aware of On World Day Of Social Justice
FunTimes Magazine presents five Black leaders who are making a difference, whether for #BlackLivesMatter, Black maternal health, or the fight against poverty.
The Business Center Celebrates Over 20 Years of Mentorship and Small Business Education In The Philadelphia Area
For over 20 years, The Business Center, known as “The Business Connector” by its members, has followed the credo, “Building our community one entrepreneur at a time”. Their mission is to equip adults and youth with the tools to start, sustain, and expand their enterprises
Minds on Fire: 2021 People to Watch Under 30 Finalist- Oprah Annmarie Williams.
Thirty year-old entrepreneur and CEO of ProperlyGuided Natural HairCare and Beauty Salon, Mrs. Oprah Annmarie Williams knew from the age of seven that she was destined to be in the field of cosmetology.
Minds on Fire: 2021 People to Watch Under 30 Finalist – David and Aaron Cabello
David is the founder of Black and Mobile, the first Black-owned food delivery service in the country to exclusively deliver for Black-owned restaurants, and his twin brother, Aaron, is his right-hand business partner.
Minds on Fire: 2021 People to Watch Under 30 – Kenyada Posey
Kenyada Posey is a government relations professional with a passion for foreign affairs and international policy, and one of our nominees for FunTimes Magazine “Minds on Fire: 2021 People To Watch Under 30”.
Honoring The Gambia on Independence Day: ‘Roots’, The Gambian Revolution and Cuisine
Today in 1965, The Gambia achieved independence from the British. This small West African country is most known for being the ancestral home of Kunta Kinte, whose life was depicted in the 1981 film, Roots. Today, we celebrate the country by highlighting its impact on Black history, culture, important events, and cuisine.
Second helping Recent citywide event supports area Caribbean eateries during COVID-19 pandemic
A number of Philadelphia-area Caribbean restaurants took part in October’s Taste the Islands Philly event, designed to provide economic support for many eateries dealing with substantial revenue loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic