The scale of maritime operations requires continuous technological modernization to remain globally competitive. For decades, the narrative was purely physical. Now, a different infrastructure is ...

April in Dakar is a season of remembrance. As Senegal marks its 66th Independence Day on April 4, 2026, the capital’s streets brim with national pride. Military bands march in rhythm. Citizens gather ...

April in Philadelphia is a city‑wide mood shift. You know why? It’s the dawn of spring, when the real outdoor madness kicks off, after surviving the cold winter. And what better way to soak up every ...

What if your name can tell a stranger everything about you? Your family, your story, your faith, even before you speak. For many people in the diaspora, that is exactly what happens. A simple ...

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. is a treasure trove for art lovers and romantic lovers, too. Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington Through printmaking, the artists transform ...

The Reflections in Black: A Reframing exhibition, created from the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection, is in the home stretch. You have just a few days to see it before it closes. Curated by ...

FunTimes was established in 1992 (34 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.

A name is a primary source of identity. Across Africa, people value being recognized by their names because they give careful thought to the names they choose. African names carry deep significance, ...

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker dances. She does not do so as a gimmick; she does so as a signal. Whether at the Odunde Festival, the Super Bowl send-off, or the grand opening of Level Up Records, her public ...

I work hard and, because of the strain, look for small moments to take breaks. During these breaks, I often scroll through YouTube Shorts for entertaining, educational, and insightful videos. During a ...

A few things scream April as cherry blossom trees in bloom. Just like this one at Awbury Arboretum in Historic Germantown. Philosopher and abolitionist Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: “The earth laughs in ...

“Madam President, the slave trade must be recognised as the greatest crime against humanity. More than twelve and a half million Africans were forcibly taken against their will and transported to ...