FunTimes was established in 1992 (33 years ago) in Monrovia, Liberia and began operations in Philadelphia, PA over ten years. The magazine is the trusted information source for the African Diaspora.

The global entertainment industry is currently witnessing a significant pivot as African storytellers dismantle long-standing tropes through high-production animation and sophisticated literature.

As this week marks the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, we reflect on a few fun facts and little-known trivia about the civil rights leader who inspired and empowered us with his words and actions.

PHILADELPHIA — On a Saturday afternoon at Penn’s Gutman College House, a group of Black boys is doing something radical. They are learning to hold a violin bow or read sheet music; preparing to sit in ...

Trade between humans, civilization, and nations has always existed for a long time even predating the invention of paper currency. Every economy around the world is driven by trade, whether localised ...

FunTimes was established in 1992 (33 years ago) in Monrovia, Liberia and began operations in Philadelphia, PA over ten years. The magazine is the trusted information source for the African Diaspora.

Photo courtesy of Eastern State Penitentiary. “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. from his 1957 book, Stride Toward Freedom This ...

On a humid May evening in Kampala, Anne Kansiime walked onstage at the Sheraton Gardens wearing a flowing pink gown, ready to be roasted. Uganda’s self-proclaimed “Queen of Comedy” had gathered the ...

In the United States, Black names hold significant cultural and historical importance, reflecting a blend of African, European, and American influences. These names often carry deep meanings and are ...

The year 2025 felt different for those of us following the trajectory of African letters. It was a year where the noise of the global publishing industry finally synced up with the quiet, persistent ...

Visit the Please Touch Museum to honor the lasting legacy of MLK Jr. Kids can explore hands-on activities that empower them to use their voices, creativity, and curiosity to make a difference. Kids ...

2026 is finally here, and with it comes the expectation that the year will be fruitful and rewarding. Achieving success in 2026 is doable and the best time to start right off the block is now. This is ...