LemFi and 4 other Fintechs Transforming Money Transfer for Africans in Diaspora
Fintech has stepped into the remittance space, and for the African diaspora, this shift is more than convenience. It is empowerment and financial inclusion.
Sierra Leone: The Curse of Abundance, Resistance, and a History of Diasporan Repatriation
For this West African nation, renowned for its history as one of the earliest settlements for freed Black slaves, with its capital, Freetown, playing a pivotal role in that story, the journey toward nationhood has been anything but ordinary. From its founding ideals to its modern-day struggles and aspirations, Sierra Leone embodies both the promise and paradox of African development.
“Things I Wish I Knew Before Relocating Abroad as an International Student”
This week, FunTimes spoke with a Nigerian man who moved to the UK in January 2025 as an international student. Chuks’s experience has been eye-opening and humbling. Here’s what he wishes he knew before relocating.
The Urgency of Closing the Gap on World Malaria Day 2026
This Saturday, April 25, the world once again marks World Malaria Day with the campaign theme: “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.”
11 Best Easy Spring Cleaning Tips for a Clean Home
It is time to start thinking about spring cleaning your house, believe it or not. Nothing like returning home to a house that is so spotless, it virtually glows.
Global Philadelphia Association Announces 2026 Events in Honor of World Heritage Month – Celebrated Across Philadelphia Throughout May
This special, one year expansion transforms the traditionally week-long celebration into a month-long series of activations in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, building on the legacy of World Heritage Week while reflecting GPA’s year-round work connecting Philadelphia’s diverse communities to each other and to the world.
The History of Black Physicians in Philadelphia and the Hospitals They Built
Source: Wikipedia Philadelphia holds a central location in the history of American medicine. The city was home to the first…
2026 World Cup ‘Last-Minute Sales Phase’ to Feature New Ticket Drop Today
To coincide with the 50-day countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026, new ticket inventory is made available to the general public via FIFA.com/tickets from 11:00 ET/17:00 CET today, Wednesday, April 22, with tickets for all 104 matches set to go on sale.
Haiti’s World Cup Moment and the Freedom Pulse of Philadelphia
Haiti’s return to the World Cup is a soccer/football story. It is also a diaspora story, a Philadelphia story, and a story about what it means to be seen again.