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Black artists don't just make hip hop – why recognition of metal, punk, rock and emo by MOBO is long overdue

Apr 05, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Black alternative music is undoubtedly part of Black history, but the genre continues to be associated with whiteness.

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April showers us with events

Apr 04, 2023 04:00PM ● By FunTimes Staff

April is raining in, along with some much-appreciated rays and days of sunshine.

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How British theatre censorship laws have inadvertently created a rich archive of Black history

Apr 03, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

The licensing of plays has inadvertently produced an extensive historical archive of surveillance and censorship. This includes records of early Black theatre-making, at a time when the British state did not routinely collect and preserve the work of Black playwrights.

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FunTimes Mother's Day Celebration Quiz

Apr 01, 2023 11:00AM ● By FunTimes Staff

Think you know a lot about Mother's Day history?

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Traditional wrestling in Senegal - much more than a sport, it keeps culture alive

Apr 01, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Traditional wrestling plays an important role in much of Senegalese society and is one of the country’s national sports.

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Style Influencers "Spring Fashion Soirees"

Mar 29, 2023 02:00PM ● By Aisha Al-Muid AKA Missmahoganyphilly

Spring is nature’s way of saying let’s party!

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March windup

Mar 28, 2023 04:00PM ● By FunTimes Staff

March is fading as April eagerly peeks in just around the corner.

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Black Chefs Who Have Changed the Way We Eat

Mar 27, 2023 12:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

We’re sharing Black chefs, both past and present, who broke barriers by achieving firsts, penning top-selling cookbooks, earning nominations for awards, and more in the competitive world of food.

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6 Wellness Travel Trends For Black Women In 2023

Mar 26, 2023 02:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

There’s been a marked uptick in wellness travel and travelers seeking to enhance their immunity, switch to a plant-based diet and enjoy more affordable and eco-friendly retreats.

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How Bunny Wailer brought innovation and Rastology to the Jamaican music renaissance

Mar 25, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

The pioneer’s contributions to reggae are being revisited by those who understand the full scope of his impact on reggae – and many more genres besides.

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