Street Work
As the first African-American Chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, Senator Sharif Street stands at the forefront of a new political era. He envisions a Pennsylvania that thrives on unity, diversity, and equitable progress.
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Mental Health Awareness: ”We Need More Professionals” – Speaker Joanna Mcclinton Says
Joanna McClinton, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, spoke exclusively to FunTimes Magazine on her new status, how Black communities can be heard, and policy conversations around mental health awareness.
Accra: the Ga people’s annual ban on noise restores a spiritual connection with the sea
Once every year, between May and September, the Ga impose a ritual ban on noise-making and funeral rites in Ga towns for a period of one month so as to commemorate their annual harvest festival known as Hↄmↄwↄ (pr. hor-mor-wor).
Kenya vs. TikTok: Can The App Be A Force For Good?
Every day, 750 million people around the world engage with Tiktok – the short-video-sharing app. Kenyans are among its top users.
Top Places To Visit In Africa This Summer
Whether you seek thrilling safaris, serene beach activities, or the exciting vastness of the Sahara Desert, Africa’s summer vacation spots cater to every type of tourist. Here are the top places to visit in Africa this summer.
Why are Some so Scared of a Black Juliet?
Francesca Amewudah-Rivers recently landed the role of Juliet in the London West End production of Romeo &Juliet, but she found herself being the target of hateful backlash and racist online bullying.
The Reading Quilt: Untwine
In her gripping novel, Edwidge transports readers into the heart of a family teetering on the edge of calamity.
The Little Mermaid has always been a story about exclusion – and its author was an outsider
Hans Christian Andersen’s literary fairy tale is radically different to the 1989 film. He was a bisexual social outsider who struggled to express his desires.
The Unforgettable Impact Teachers Have On Our Lives Beyond Textbooks And Classes (And Why We Owe Them More)
Beyond the classroom walls and the academic texts, teachers hold a great influence on the preparedness of a child to face the world.
Black Healthcare Heroes: Celebrating Black Nurses On The Front Lines
The profession began to change when Mary Eliza Mahoney became the first Black nurse to graduate from nursing school and be professionally licensed. Since that day in 1879, African American nurses have continued to strive for equality in the profession.