December Takes The Cake!
Seize the promise of the season with these magical events (free or low-cost), from imaginative musicals to nights featuring board and casino games, comedy, and the joy of jazz.
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Inside Genna Ethiopia’s Ancient Christmas Celebration That Preserves African Culture, Faith, And Tradition
Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia follow the Tewahedo Church calendar which places Christmas on January 7th, twelve days after the rest of the world has put a close to the festivities. This Christmas festival in Ethiopia is “YeLidet Be’al” or Genna which translates to “imminent” expressing the coming of the Lord for the redemption of mankind.
5 Dazzling Holiday Light Displays Around Philly You Don’t Want To Miss
Twinkle season is here, and Philadelphia knows how to make it sparkle and shine. Looking for a way to get into the Christmas groove? A visit to one of the many holiday light shows is a perfect start.
How Black Families Channel Loss Into Legacy
Grief has always been a part of human existence, whether it is the loss of a parent, child, spouse, or dear friend, death has remained a common denominator in the existence of mankind that people are left to process and deal with throughout their time on earth.
Support Local, Celebrate Big: Your Holiday Guide To FunTimes Business Directory
Are you an entrepreneur, creator, or service provider looking to make your business visible or a local in the Greater Philly area looking for places to shop or Black businesses to support this Christmas? The FunTimes Business Directory has got you covered.
Steppin’ Into December
Ready or not, go out and celebrate the gift of December. And make sure that you wear your scarf. Here’s a warm offering of Instagrammable activities to kick off the joy of the coming holidays…
Africa Bitcoin Conference 2025 In Mauritius
From Port Louis to online streams around the world, the Africa Bitcoin Conference 2025 (December 3–5) is the continent’s most important gathering for Bitcoin builders, activists, and entrepreneurs.
Maureen Murugi Smith: A Quiet Force Reimagining The Immigrant Experience Of Acceptance In Philadelphia
When Maureen Murugi Smith left Kenya for Philadelphia in July 2015 to join her husband, she arrived with the hopes familiar to many immigrants. She dreamed of starting over, finding work, and building a sense of community. What she did not expect was that the very organization that welcomed her into the city would one day become the place where she would help hundreds of others find their own voices just as she had done.
The Next Wave Of Black Creators Using AI To Tell African Stories
For Black creators, AI is a welcoming development as it is useful as a tool to drive the amplification of African stories.
What Africa Stands To Gain From South Africa Hosting The G20
History was made as the world’s most influential economic forum, the G20, was held on African soil for the first time.