What Jason Arday Taught us About Black Excellence
When news broke that Professor Jason Arday had passed away, the tributes started to pour in. They came from academics, activists, students, journalists, and everyday Black people who had followed his story with a mix of admiration and quiet recognition.
“We are paying with time, with distance, with moments we will never get back”
Dabota left Nigeria for Canada on a study route in 2022, while her husband stayed behind with her children. She talks to FunTimes about her journey so far. Her story highlights a side of japa that social media rarely shows: the emotional and family costs of starting over.
Black Communities Celebrate International Day for People of African Descent
Every August 31, Black communities across the world pause to celebrate the International Day for People of African Descent, a United Nations observance dedicated to recognizing the heritage, culture, achievements and human rights of people of African descent around the world.
5 Black Shows Proving 2026’s Watchlist Travels Beyond the Atlantic
For most of Black television’s history, there has been an unspoken border running down the middle of the Atlantic. American shows got the marketing budgets and the award conversations. African productions got filed under “international” and left in a corner of the app, watched mostly by people who already knew to look for them.
Getting ‘A Read’ On Events
Summer brought the heat. I hope you did not melt. Let us soldier on and soak up the final rays of sunshine, the last kiss of summer, if you will — with these low-cost or free fun events.
Why the Latest Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Matters for Black Communities
Source: The Conversation Africa Pancreatic cancer is among the deadliest types of cancer. It is one of those diseases that…
Self-Care Was Never Missing From Black Communities. It Was Priced Out.
Did you know that the human body is roughly 65% water? Additionally, we lose water daily through sweating, exhaling and going to the bathroom. We must consistently replenish or else dehydration and its complications may set in.
“I slept on the floor, and some nights I asked myself, ‘So this is abroad?”
Most Nigerians have imaginations of what life abroad looks like: fine houses, 24/7 electricity, clean streets, and a life…
V&A East’s Music Is Black Exhibition Showcasing the Power of Black Music
The exhibition traces 125 years of Black music-making in Britain and explores how Black musical creativity has transformed British culture while influencing audiences around the world.
Scholarship Opportunities Every Black Student Should Know About
Whether you are a student in Lagos dreaming of the UK, a Ghanaian applying to Germany, or a Black student in America looking for scholarship opportunities, this list brings together some of the scholarship opportunities Black and African students should be paying attention to.