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50 Years of Hip-Hop: 7 Must-Listen Tracks Celebrating Our Rich Cultural Influence in Rap

Aug 31, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

On the evening of Aug. 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc attended a block party in the South Bronx.

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Navigating Empowerment: Unveiling Afrofuturism's Journey in Hip-Hop for the Black Community

Aug 30, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Ever since August 1973, hip-hop artists have turned to Afrofuturism – a mix of science fiction, politics, and liberating fantasy – to inform their lyrics and their look.

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FunTimes Family Community Day

Aug 29, 2023 04:00PM ● By FunTimes Staff

FunTimes teamed up with the offices of Pennsylvania State Rep. Joanna McClinton and Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier to host this free community event

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August Finale, September Debut

Aug 29, 2023 02:00PM ● By FunTimes Staff

August is fading but has one last charge for a great Philly finish before September comes calling.

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Madosini: Honoring a Black South African Gem Whose Music Breathes Life into Rich Heritage

Aug 29, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

The cultural and indigenous music activist, who laughed as often as she played, was loved by everyone she met.

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Empowering STEM Education in Our Community Through Hip-Hop: 5 Strategies to Foster Science Understanding

Aug 28, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

To effectively use hip-hop in the classroom, it pays to understand that hip-hop is more than just a music form.

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Music Video Controversies within the Black Community: Logos Olori's Misinterpretation Sparks Religious Discussion

Aug 27, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Recently, Logos Olori – a Nigerian Afrobeats artist – released a video with supposedly Muslim men dancing to his song Jaye Lo in front of a mosque.

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Children's Books That Encourage Your Kids To See The World

Aug 26, 2023 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Books with a travel theme are a great way to open your children’s minds to new adventures and excitement about the world around us.

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Delightful Dog Days of August

Aug 22, 2023 02:00PM ● By FunTimes Staff

As we cruise into the summer home stretch, there’s no FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) with these free or low-cost events in the Philadelphia area.

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Cultural Significance of Some Timeless African Beads

Aug 21, 2023 10:00AM ● By Victoria Ezechukwu-Nwagwu

Historically, African beads have served as a form of currency and a medium of exchange, contributing to the vast networks of trade that crisscrossed the continent.

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