According to the German data gathering and visualization platform Statista “In 2023, travel and tourism contributed 6.8 percent to Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP), up from 5.9 percent in the ...

Why This Summit Matters On June 13, 2025, Philadelphia’s journalism and civic leadership gathered at the Science History Institute for the fourth annual Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit, ...

But not all responses are glowing. The Guardian criticized Perry for leaning too heavily on melodramatic tropes and accused him of “exploiting Black trauma” under the guise of drama. Decider’s review ...

Book It On Juneteenth Thursday, June 19, 2025. Meet acclaimed authors Klancy Miller and S.A. Cosby at the Juneteenth Book Signing in Partnership with Harriett’s Bookshop and the Reading Terminal.

At FunTimes Magazine, our goal is to connect our communities with real opportunities. The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce offers a range of programs that support business owners across ...

There are moments in Black culture when time folds inward. When the past, present, and future meet in rhythm, harmony, and truth-telling. Last night, watching The Wiz, performed at Philadelphia’s ...

Accra, Ghana Since the “ Year of Return ” in 2019, Ghana has been leading the charge in welcoming the African diaspora back home. Its capital, Accra, attracts visitors with its compelling mix of ...

Diabetes affects more than 37 million people in the United States but its real impact is far greater. It reaches into homes, workplaces, and communities, often quietly and without warning. This is ...

Each year, the streets of Ijebu-Ode burst into color and music as the Ojude Oba Festival unfolds three days after Eid al‑Kabir. Rooted in the convergence of faith and respect, Ojude Oba has grown into ...

Drop The Mic At Open Mic Mondays, June 9,16, 23 & 30, 2025. Mondays will be a night for creatives to show off their Philly talent. Come out and support musicians, singers, songwriters, comedians, ...

Historical Context From the 1897 Benin Expedition, when British troops looted thousands of bronze plaques and sculptures from the Royal Palace in Benin City, to the 1884–85 Berlin Conference, where ...

A Father’s Day Reflection at FunTimes Magazine In the quiet echoes of shared wisdom and the sturdy embrace of unwavering support, lies the heart of Father’s Day. It is a moment to honor the guiding ...