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Closed Doors and Empty Seats - The Trend of Absentee Fathers

Jun 19, 2021 09:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

The saying goes, "It takes a village to raise a child," but what happens when the chief of the tribe leaves the table?

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An Ode to My Father: The Lessons in Love That He Taught Me

Jun 18, 2021 04:00PM ● By Candice Stewart

My father passed away when I was 18 years old, on June 22, 2008, after a long battle with colon cancer. If you check your 2008 calendar, you will notice that he passed 6 days after the celebration of Father’s Day that year.

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Afia and Owusu Bonsu, Ghanaian-American Entrepreneurs, On Operating Transnational Businesses During COVID-19

Jun 13, 2021 09:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

FunTimes sat down with this couple to learn about their struggles and triumphs during COVID-19, as well as multi-cultural solidarity in Philadelphia, and advice for entrepreneurs of the African diaspora.

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Clear Lip Gloss: The Rage in the ’90s, the Rage Now

Jun 12, 2021 12:30PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Whether you wear solo or on top of a matte lipstick, clear lip gloss is exactly what you need to add to your arsenal of barely there beauty supplies. Have a look at 7 of the best clear lip glosses.

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Juneteenth Events to Attend in Philadelphia in 2021

Jun 12, 2021 09:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

This year, Juneteenth falls on a Saturday, and Philly will host a plethora of events for you to attend. If you are looking to celebrate this year’s Juneteenth, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

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6 Black Environmentalists, You Need To Know

Jun 05, 2021 02:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

This #WorldEnvironmentDay is all about ecosystem restoration. We want to highlight some Black environmentalists who have been at the forefront of saving the planet.

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World Environment Day: What It Means & Ways To Get Involved

Jun 05, 2021 12:04PM ● By Kassidy Garland

No matter where you are in the world, there are a number of things you can do to protect the environment, from choosing sustainably made products to supporting charities, nonprofits, and other organizations that aim to make a significant change.

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Achimota SHS Refuses Students’ Admission Because of Dreadlocks: Ras Aswad Nkrabea, Jamaican Repatriate and Father of One of the Boys, Speaks on Neo-colonialism Through Hair in Ghana

May 28, 2021 04:00PM ● By Nana Ama Addo

The socio-political psyche of a post-colonial nation carries the burden of constantly negotiating a cultural paradox, one that entails indigenous and external values gnashing with friction.

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George Floyd
Nine and a Half Minutes: One Year Later

May 25, 2021 09:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

The murder of George Floyd occurred one year ago today. The trial of Derek Chauvin, just one month ago, and the trial of the other officers, next year.

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African Small Pot, Southwest Philly’s Premier West African Restaurant, Endures and Cultivates Community During COVID-19

May 23, 2021 07:27PM ● By Nana Ama Addo

FunTimes sat down with restauranteur Abdarahmane Diop to learn about his story of persistence through COVID-19, and insights on the community he has cultivated through his business.

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