Why Lent, Sacrifice, and Spiritual Renewal Still Matter Today
Lent is often misunderstood. Many reduce it to giving up sweets, social media, or small conveniences. While those practices have value, they are not the destination. The season asks a deeper question: What controls us? Comfort, habit, pride, distraction, resentment. These are often harder to surrender than food. Lent invites believers to examine their attachments and choose discipline over impulse.
“I Left My Oil and Gas Job in Nigeria for the UK, Now I’m in Debt and Running Out of Time”
When people ask why he left a well‑paying job in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to pursue a Master’s degree in the UK, Bola always gives the same answer: “The stress was too much, and I just wanted more that wouldn’t require working around the clock.”
How African SMEs Leverage Digital Tools for Growth in 2026
Artificial intelligence, e-commerce, fintech platforms, and online marketing may sound like buzzwords, but for thousands of small business owners, they are now everyday working tools. This shift matters because small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sit at the center of Africa’s economy. According to the African Development Bank, SMEs make up over 90% of businesses and close to 80% of employment across the continent.
Best Black History Documentaries to Stream for the 2026 Centennial
These documentaries do not simply teach the past; they explain the present. They show how laws, protests, art, and identity connect across generations; civil rights marches, modern activism, African independence movements and cultural revolutions.
Behind the Scenes: How Our Panelists Define Freedom
History is often written by those who hold the pen, but the Bridge of Freedom initiative is about those who hold the memories. In a closed-door rehearsal for our upcoming event at Mother Bethel AME, our panelists gathered to prepare for what promises to be an evocative fireside conversation. What began as a logistical check-in quickly evolved into an exploration of what it means to be free in a global diaspora.
Single On Valentine’s Day: How To Survive The Most Romantic Day Of The Year
As the calendar inches closer to February 14, some hearts around the world are beginning to beat a little faster, and singles are already having FOMO (fear of missing out). Just a month ago, in December, they had to deal with couples in matching Christmas-themed pajamas flooding social media with lovey-dovey photos.
February Is Short But Sweet
Here are a few activities honoring Carter G. Woodson’s legacy, as well as other events, like Valentine’s Day, to recognize and warm up a frigid February.
5 Philosophical Lessons For Africans and African Americans in 2026
2026 is a year of “poly-crisis,” climate instability, economic fragmentation, political polarization, and weakened institutions. Old leadership playbooks are failing. However, Africa has always produced leaders who knew how to govern, organize, and endure in the face of chaos.
Alieu Jallow Finds A Voice Beyond Sight
In a classroom of 35 students, Alieu Jallow stands confidently, teaching English Language with clarity, warmth, and authority. His voice moves across the room, explaining, questioning, and guiding. To his students, he is “Sir.” A teacher, mentor, and disciplinarian when needed.
“Two of My Friends Died on the Way”: A Ghanaian Man’s Harrowing Journey to America
In an exclusive interview with FunTimes Magazine, a Ghanaian man shares the brutal reality of his migration journey, a story of survival, loss, and the lengths people from third-world countries will go to escape and build a future in a country with a working system.