For many in the Philadelphia region, diabetes is an urgent health concern because it’s part of daily life. And yet, despite its widespread reach, awareness and understanding remain dangerously low in ...

In February 2025, participants at the 38th African Union Summit, taking place in Addis Ababa, observed one of the most historical moments, as the African Union launched the African Union 2025 ...

There are some conversations Black men need to have with each other that go beyond the game, the grind, or even the latest headlines. One of the most important is prostate cancer.

The largest African American street festival in North America, ODUNDE Festival, is back, and it is celebrating 50 years this summer. With half a century of history, this event is far more than simply ...

Each May, the south of France transforms into a cinematic Mecca, drawing the world’s boldest filmmakers, critics, and storytellers to the Cannes Film Festival. This year, something significant ...

From the vibrant streets of Lagos to the ancient cities of Cairo and Marrakech, African literature has long been a powerful reflection of the continent’s diverse cultures and experiences. In recent ...

Image: Malcolm X at a welcoming event for African American Students Foundation in 1959. Public Domain Malcolm X at 100 matters because his life encapsulates a transformative arc from marginalization ...

In the early 1700s, Southern physicians labeled the enslaved desire for freedom “drapetomania” and pathologized Black humanity with “dysaesthesia aethiopica,” embedding pseudoscientific racism into ...

FunTimes was established in 1992 (30 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 passing of Pope Francis has sparked renewed interest in the future of Catholic leadership. For many in the African diaspora and beyond, the question is urgent and compelling: Could the Church ...

The world of international travel has shifted dramatically in recent months, leaving many African and Caribbean passport holders scrambling to understand new requirements. These changes to visa ...

Lekki Conservation Center, Lagos, Nigeria. Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-SA-4.0 Nigeria is bold, beautiful, and bursting with destinations that do more than just look good in photos—they feed your soul.