Actress and Producer Viola Davis Celebrates Her 56th Birthday
One of her most notable works came in the form of a domestic worker, similar to the ones her mother worked, in ‘The Help’.
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The Life and Legacy of Idriss Deby: Chad Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Chad. On August 11th, 1960, this north-central African country gained independence from the French. Today we are exploring the life and legacy of the former president of Chad, Iddris Deby.
Philadelphia’s ‘Sistah Soul Series’ Lifts Up Black Voices
This year, Shekinah B. partnered with the Delaware River Waterfront, the Office of the Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, and Wawa to bring three shows at Spruce Street Harbor Park.
Perceptions of Marriage in Nigeria
Like everything else in life, marriage norms have been impacted by new thinking and new practice. FunTimes Magazine surveyed 1722 individuals across Nigeria on their thoughts.
Whitney Houston: Legendary Recording Artist, Actress & Inspiration
In 1985, her debut album, Whitney Houston was released. The album got her three number one singles in the US including Greatest Love of All, Saving All My Love For You, and How Will I Know. Her second album, Whitney was released in 1987 and garnered her 4 more number one singles including I Wanna Dance With Somebody, which won her a grammy.
Public Trust Deficit Jeopardizes Liberia’s Vaccine Distribution
Liberia, like many other African counties, has suffered setbacks in the fight against COVID-19 as thousands of its citizens continue to doubt the existence of the virus and accused officials of plotting to extort money from foreign donors.
‘Things I Miss About Ghana’ from Ghanaians in the Diaspora
FunTimes voyaged to North Carolina, London, and circled back to Philly to discover what Ghanaians in the diaspora are missing from Ghana. Let’s jump right in!
The Reading Quilt: Spreading the Word
In the effort to normalize and educate teachers about nonstandard dialects, John McWhorter, an American linguist and associate professor of English and comparative literature at Columbia University, penned the book Spreading the Word: Language and Dialect in America (Heinemann, 2000). In doing so, “McWhorter helps us to come to view the language palette that exists in our classrooms as an asset rather than a problem.”
5 Black-Owned Perfume Brands You Need to Add to Your Collection
From luxurious eau de parfums to eco-friendly fragrance oils, there’s a scent option for everyone. To us, the fragrance is the first step into true luxury. If you are looking for new black-owned perfume brands to try, look no further than here.
9 Best Breastfeeding Tips For New Mothers
Nursing your baby is no easy feat and breastfeeding can be overwhelming at times. Luckily, we’ve rounded up some great breastfeeding tips that will help you make the most of your time with your little one while breastfeeding.