Ghana at 69: Independence, Identity, and the Work Ahead
On March 6, Ghana, formerly known as the Gold Coast, celebrates its Independence Day, marking the end of British colonial rule and the beginning of sovereign self-governance. Each year, this day is a national celebration for Ghanaians and a historic milestone for Africa, as Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African colony to gain independence in the post-World War II era in 1957, setting in motion a wave of liberation movements across the continent.
Documenting the Diaspora: The Bridge of Freedom Launch at Mother Bethel
Hosted by FunTimes Magazine, the Fireside Conversation marked the launch of the Bridge of Freedom Oral History Initiative, in collaboration with Lincoln University and Temple University. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the initiative seeks to document the untold stories of African and Caribbean co-leadership in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, histories that have shaped this country but are too often footnotes in its official narrative.
March On With These Events
Let us usher in the awakening of spring with these low-cost or free entertaining endeavors.
RECLAIMING ‘ROOTED:’ THE SOIL IS OUR RECEIPT
Philadelphia is in the spotlight this year with FIFA World Cup and America250 looming large in the nation’s birthplace. All eyes are on Philadelphia. FunTimes holds the lens, and we will spend 2026 making sure that the African Diaspora community’s unheralded narrative in this city, country, and continent is reported clearly and accurately.
Celebrating Black Women Who Made History, But Didn’t Make It Into History Books
While names like Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and Maya Angelou rightfully have their place in our history books, countless other Black women, who shaped America through their courage, brilliance, and determination, have their contributions relegated to the background or forgotten entirely.
Black Women Photographers Shape New Visual Histories in 2026
Philadelphia has quietly become a vital node in a global movement. African women are using documentary photography to rewrite diasporic narratives, claim public space, and build community archives.
“I left Nigeria for Canada, then America; here’s what nobody tells you about starting over twice”
What Omodunni shares is beyond a migration story; it is the story of a woman who kept choosing herself. She opens up about what both relocations truly cost her. Her journey captures the quiet determination of so many Nigerians rewriting their futures, even if it means starting over again, and again.
The Significance of Adinkra Symbols in Modern Black Interior Design
Black interior designers across the globe are reclaiming these ancient West African emblems to create spaces that look beautiful and tell a specific, intentional story about heritage and values.
Before Social Media, Radio Connected Africa First
Radio flourished in Africa because it was built for the continent’s realities. It required no literacy, no expensive data plans, and no broadband infrastructure. A small, battery-powered transistor radio could carry a signal across rivers and dense urban neighbourhoods alike.
Philly’s Top Small Black Businesses To Watch In 2026
With the city preparing to host major 2026 events, including the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Game, and Philadelphia 250 celebrations, Philadelphia’s Black-owned business community is poised for an extraordinary year.