African cinema has traversed a remarkable arc. It evolved from British colonial messaging to globally celebrated art, thanks in large part to pioneers like Senegal’s Ousmane Sembène, whose journeys ...

Hollywood is already vibrating with excitement about films that will reinforce what will be known as the cinematic year when the calendar explodes for the new year 2025. With storytelling now a form ...

Why Resolutions Fail: The Psychology of Willpower and Motivation Before diving into tips, let’s explore why resolutions fail. Willpower is finite—it’s like a muscle that tires out when overused. This ...

In recent years, there’s been a dramatic and profoundly significant movement among people of African descent to reconnect with their ancestral spiritual practices. And no, this isn’t just some fad ...

Street closures With thousands expected to attend, navigating Center City will require some patience. A festival of this magnitude will necessitate some road closures. So, ensure you grab comfortable ...

Turntable Back In Time… Saturday, January 4, 2025. The magic of Motown. Little Richard and other hits and hit-makers of the 1960s will spin on vinyl into the new year. Get your old bell bottoms. Enjoy ...

Aisha Bowe Founder & CEO, STEMBoard and LINGO Aisha Bowe, a former NASA aerospace engineer, holds degrees in aerospace engineering and space systems engineering from the University of Michigan. She ...

She writes about her journey of resilience and empowerment. FunTimes Magazine Publisher Dr. Eric Nzeribe was among the inspired visitors attending a luncheon featuring keynote speaker Aminata Sy, ...

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe This classic African literature explores pre-colonial Nigeria and the impact of British colonialism. It tells the story of Okonkwo, a respected Igbo leader and ...

How the Conclave Works The process for electing a new pope follows centuries of tradition. The College of Cardinals comprising all cardinals under the age of 80 will gather in the Sistine Chapel in ...

The Digital Renaissance of African Archives The sheer scale of the digital preservation project across Africa is gargantuan. Not just anything, the use of such digital tools is spurred up by cultural ...

John Baxter Taylor A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in 1908, John Baxter Taylor made history by winning an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1904 Olympics which was held in St Louis, Missouri, ...