Advice from Women Designers of the Diaspora
By AmaAdooCreative energy is a force that has power manifested in unlimited forms. As an artist and storyteller, I am constantly discovering…
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Flight Instructor
By Bea JoynerAs we look into our children’s faces when they are born, we know that someday they will grow up and leave our home. Our job is …
Waffles on a Soul Food Menu?
By: Lyn SheppardCulturally as a people, we think we know our soul food items, so when did waffles make its debut onto the soul food stage? A…
Black-Owned Places to Shop for the Holidays
It’s a Win-Win for Our CommunityA partial listing of Black-owned places to shop for the holidays. Let us know your favorites as well.1 A Par…
Dentist Enjoys Bringing Quality Care to the Community
Article by Ayana JonesAs the owner of Champion Dentistry, Dr. Charles W. Champion enjoys providing quality dental care to the community. His…
The Merchants Fund Supports Local Businesses
By Angira S. PickensPhiladelphia is known for many things: its foot-long hoagies, delicious cheese steaks, soft baked pretzels, and the comr…
THE BUSINESS DRUM – The Marketing Series: Part 2 Master the Art of Networking
By Lydia HenryNetworking is a priceless ingredient that adds sustainability and growth to your business. Networking is a method of expanding…
The Sun: Our 5-Billion-Year Battery
By Ernesto VelazquezWe are experiencing an interesting turn of events in how we produce and distribute the golden challis of modern society …
How to Make the Holidays Fun and Educational
By Dr. Stephen JonesGetting prepared to have fun holiday learning experiences is one of the greatest challenges a family can encounter each …
Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake: FunTimes Magazine Shero Award 2017
“I said to The Lord that if you ever put me in a position like the one I’m in now, please use me to effect change in and around the world. I’m always looking for opportunities to make lives better, constantly reaching back. If I succeed then they succeed.”