FIFA World Cup 2026 Breaks All-Time Attendance Record
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has made history, breaking the all-time tournament attendance record previously set at the FIFA World Cup USA 1994.
5 African Fashion Trends To Try This Summer
African fashion, like all fashion, changes year after year and season after season while staying faithful to its roots.
Behind the Scenes of the Oral History Project
FunTimes Magazine joined partners from Temple University’s Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection and Lincoln University for an oral history methodology training session with student scholars preparing to document the lived memories of elders whose lives connect African, Caribbean, African American, Civil Rights, and Pan-African histories.
Festivals of Fun
This week’s events are all about neighborhood festivals, block parties, street fairs, pop-ups, and grassroots community celebrations of all kinds. It is a Philly thing, or “jawn.” Hip and historical, these street parties are the shining jewels in the city’s crown of cultural identity and tradition.
8 Black-Owned Sunglasses Brands for the Perfect Summer
If you are looking for your next pair of sunglasses, these Black-owned brands have something to help you kick off your 2026 summer.
8 African Superfoods That Help Prevent Chronic Diseases
It is worth noting that Africa is home to one of the world’s richest traditions of natural healing, with generations of knowledge preserved through indigenous foods, fruits, herbs, and plant-based ingredients. Long before modern wellness trends gained popularity, African communities used nutrient-rich foods not only for nourishment but also to support overall health and well-being.
Nigerian International Students Open Up About the Diverse Cost of Studying Abroad
FunTimes Magazine spoke with four Nigerian international students currently navigating four different countries, the UK, Canada, the US, and Italy, to capture what studying abroad actually looks like once the celebration photos are put away.
Best Black Movies to Stream This Summer 2026
Here are the Black movies and Black-centered titles most worth streaming this summer. Each one contributes something distinct to the conversation, and together they offer a snapshot of where Black storytelling stands in 2026: confident, expansive, and impossible to reduce to a single genre or viewpoint.
Juneteenth and Philadelphia’s Legacy as a Birthplace of Freedom Celebration
This tension between America’s ideals and its realities makes Philadelphia an especially powerful setting for Juneteenth celebrations. The holiday serves not only as a remembrance of emancipation but also as a reminder that freedom in America has often been fought for, delayed, and won one struggle at a time.
Best Father’s Day Gifts & Events Around Philly
Whether you want to give your dad a thoughtful gift that counts or the treat of their lives, there are so many ways to celebrate. Philadelphia has built a whole weekend for him, and we have also included some gift ideas to make his entire Father’s Day weekend memorable.