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.

Philly Holiday Tree presented by VISIT PHILADELPHIA® powered by NRG will return to City Hall this year. During an event with Mayor Cherelle Parker to announce the upcoming activities, the holiday tree ...

The Holiday season is almost upon us, and with it comes the laughter, cheers, and an opportunity to unwind and devote time to more family activities and engagement, spending time with that special ...

Philadelphia’s food scene is about to get more global attention! The Michelin Red Guide is coming to the City of Brotherly Love, and inspectors have already been dispatched to explore the culinary ...

From Philadelphia classrooms to Johannesburg beauty empires, December’s streaming lineup proves Black storytelling is everywhere and thriving. Whether you’re winding down the year with family or ...

November 11, 2025, marks a Veterans Day of profound significance for African Americans, a day when historic legislative recognition collides with the stark realities of persistent inequality. On ...

As fall fades, the leaves shedding from the trees remind us of the colors of spice with its rich sunset hues of red, amber, orange, gold, and brown. They are the many tints and tones of autumn. Like ...

It is that time again where we get to just slow down, look back, and enjoy the rewards of all the effort you’ve poured in from the beginning of the year till these final moments. The month of December ...

For many, death signals finality, the end to one’s sojourn in the world, and a period of grief for friends, families, and dear ones left behind to cling to the memory of what was, even as they take ...

Contemporary American poet Charmaine Forde knows it’s fall when the leaves turn. We know it’s autumn when events like hayrides, Halloween haunts, and apple festivals are aplenty. From art exhibits to ...

Poet William Cullen Bryant called the colorful beauty of autumn “the year’s last, loveliest smile.” From horror films to book chats on the African diaspora, these low-cost or free events will keep you ...

In the United States, many Black parents choose names that celebrate culture, meaning, identity, and uniqueness. Below are Black names commonly used, along with their meanings, origins, and what makes ...