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.
10 Iconic Black Figures You Didn’t Know were Born in February
February really is that ‘short but mighty’ month. Not only is it Black History Month, but the universe decided that so many of our legends would be born during the very month we set aside to honor Black excellence.
Advocacy in Action: The 2026 PA Budget and the Path to Diaspora Empowerment
I attended Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2026 Budget Address at the Pennsylvania General Assembly which afforded me a firsthand look at the legislative priorities shaping our Commonwealth.
A Changing West Africa and What the Future Holds for ECOWAS as a Regional Bloc
West Africa is not new to political crises; from sanctions, coups, and political impasses, the region has seen the best and worst of it. For the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the regional bloc has been at the forefront of addressing concerns faced by its member states and of finding solutions to ensure peaceful relations within the region.
Steppin’ Out in February
Since it is the briefest month, let’s get going; here are some low-cost or free activities exploring Black History Month and other interesting topics.
100 Years of Negro History Week: How Carter G. Woodson’s 1926 Vision Changed the World
When Carter G. Woodson organized Negro History Week in 1926, he intended a focused antidote to historical erasure. One hundred years later and under ASALH’s 2026 theme “A Century of Black History Commemorations”, communities across the United States and the African diaspora are asking: what has changed, and what still needs doing?
The Bridge of Freedom: Reclaiming the Untold Stories of Black Liberation
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, FunTimes Magazine, in collaboration with Lincoln University, is launching the Bridge of Freedom Oral History Initiative. Our mission is urgent: to document the untold stories of African and Caribbean co-leadership in the U.S. Civil Rights movement before they are lost to time.